Parri - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Parri is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Parri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parri is 433107. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.19 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Parri

According to the 2011 Census, Parri village had a total population of 841 people, including 441 males and 400 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.00%, with male literacy at 81.41% and female literacy at 55.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Parri

Parri 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 Parri

Parri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Parri is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Parri is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parri

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

Health Facilities in Parri

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

FAQs about Parri