Parsoda - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Parsoda is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Parsoda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parsoda is 447468. The village covers a total geographical area of 787.45 hectares and falls under the 494670 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Parsoda

As per Census 2011, Parsoda village has a total population of 1,638 people, consisting of 814 males and 824 females. The village has 397 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 225 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,125 literate and 513 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 569 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Parsoda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,638814824
Child Population (0–6 yrs)225122103
Scheduled Castes (SC)693534
Scheduled Tribes (ST)569270299
Literate Population1,125613512
Illiterate Population513201312

Nearby Villages of Parsoda

Parsoda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PadampurWest2.36 km
JawartaraNorth2.37 km
AndiSouth2.52 km
KewatintolaSouth-West3.07 km
BagdongariEast3.13 km
KatagaonNorth-West3.15 km
KottaraNorth-East3.61 km
PotgaonSouth-East3.76 km
KishanpuriWest3.84 km
KhairwahiNorth4.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Parsoda

Parsoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Parsoda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Parsoda is about 30 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 Parsoda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Parsoda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Parsoda

Where is Parsoda located?

Parsoda village is located in Charama Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Parsoda?

Parsoda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Parsoda?

The pincode of Parsoda is 494670.

What is the population of Parsoda?

Parsoda has a total population of 1,638, including 814 males and 824 females.

How many households are there in Parsoda?

There are 397 households in Parsoda.

What is the literacy rate in Parsoda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parsoda is 68.68%. Male literacy is 75.31% and female literacy is 62.14%.