Parasda - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Parasda is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Sarangarh and around 64 km from Raigarh. Parsada Bade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parasda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parasda is 435364. The village covers a total geographical area of 336.6 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Parasda

According to the 2011 Census, Parasda village had a total population of 1,686 people, including 844 males and 842 females, living in 332 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.87%, with male literacy at 79.92% and female literacy at 49.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Parasda

Parasda 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 Parasda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Parasda. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Parasda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Parasda is about 64 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 Parasda

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

Health Facilities in Parasda

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

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