Paprola - Ghumarwin, Bilaspur

Paprola is a village situated in the Ghumarwin tehsil of Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh. Bhulswai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paprola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paprola is 019035. The village covers a total geographical area of 22.33 hectares and falls under the 174026 pincode. Ghumarwin is the nearest town.

Paprola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bilaspur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paprola

According to the 2011 Census, Paprola village had a total population of 97 people, including 45 males and 52 females, living in 23 households. The sex ratio was 1,156 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.89%, with male literacy at 97.67% and female literacy at 80.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population974552
Child Population (0–6 yrs)725
Scheduled Castes (SC)23914
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population804238
Illiterate Population17314

Nearby Villages of Paprola

Paprola is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Paprola

Paprola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
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 Bilaspur to Paprola is about 32 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 Paprola

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Paprola

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

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

FAQs about Paprola

Where is Paprola located?

Paprola village is located in Ghumarwin Tehsil, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Paprola?

The Gram Panchayat of Paprola is Bhulswai.

What is the pincode of Paprola?

The pincode of Paprola is 174026.

What is the population of Paprola?

Paprola had a total population of 97, including 45 males and 52 females.

How many households are there in Paprola?

Paprola had 23 households.

What is the literacy rate in Paprola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paprola was 88.89%. Male literacy was 97.67% and female literacy was 80.85%.