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

According to the 2011 Census, Parsoda village had a total population of 1,638 people, including 814 males and 824 females, living in 397 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.62%, with male literacy at 88.58% and female literacy at 71.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 569.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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