Parasada - Pithora, Mahasamund

Parasada is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Parsada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parasada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parasada is 446348. The village covers a total geographical area of 466.03 hectares and falls under the 493445 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Parasada 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 Parasada

According to the 2011 Census, Parasada village had a total population of 785 people, including 376 males and 409 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 1,088 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.90%, with male literacy at 82.12% and female literacy at 58.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 306.

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

Nearby Villages of Parasada

Parasada 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 Parasada

Parasada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Parasada is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Parasada is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parasada

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

Health Facilities in Parasada

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

FAQs about Parasada