Paraskol - Arang, Raipur

Paraskol is a village situated in the Arang tehsil of Raipur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arang and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Raipur. Paraskol village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paraskol is 444470. The village covers a total geographical area of 358.28 hectares and falls under the 493225 pincode. Arang is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Paraskol

According to the 2011 Census, Paraskol village had a total population of 1,689 people, including 835 males and 854 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.92%, with male literacy at 85.46% and female literacy at 66.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Paraskol

Paraskol 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 Paraskol

Paraskol is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Arang Mahanadi, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arang to Paraskol is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Paraskol is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paraskol

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

Health Facilities in Paraskol

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

FAQs about Paraskol