Parsodi Kalan - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Parsodi Kalan is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Parsondikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parsodi Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parsodi Kalan is 433137. The village covers a total geographical area of 476.44 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Parsodi Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Parsodi Kalan village had a total population of 1,464 people, including 719 males and 745 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.97%, with male literacy at 72.00% and female literacy at 46.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 282.

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

Nearby Villages of Parsodi Kalan

Parsodi Kalan 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 Parsodi Kalan

Parsodi Kalan 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 Kamalpurgram, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Parsodi Kalan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Parsodi Kalan is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parsodi Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Parsodi Kalan

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

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