Parkom - Komakhan, Mahasamund

Parkom is a village situated in the Komakhan tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from Bagbahara and around 63 km from Mahasamund. Parkom village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parkom is 446637. The village covers a total geographical area of 399.1 hectares and falls under the 493445 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Parkom village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khallari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Parkom

According to the 2011 Census, Parkom village had a total population of 980 people, including 474 males and 506 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.16%, with male literacy at 81.19% and female literacy at 50.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 167.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Parkom

Parkom is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Parkom

Public transport in the Parkom is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khariar Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 3.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Parkom is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Parkom is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parkom

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Parkom village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Parkom

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Parkom village are given below:

FAQs about Parkom