Parnal

Parnal is a village located in Ghumarwin tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 38km away from district headquarter Ghumarwin. Ghumarwin is the sub-district headquarter of Parnal village. As per 2009 stats, Mehri Kathla is the gram panchayat of Parnal village.

Here you can discover what makes Parnal unique in its vibrant Ghumarwin-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Parnal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Parnal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Parnal is 018896. The village spans a total geographical area of 57.17 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174026. Ghumarwin is nearest town to Parnal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Parnal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bilaspur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Parnal

According to the 2011 Census, Parnal has a total population of about 419, with approximately 196 males and 223 females. The sex ratio is around 1137 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 30 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 40 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.19%, with male literacy at about 81.63% and female literacy near 78.92%. There are around 103 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Parnal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 419 196 223
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 30 20 10
Scheduled Castes (SC) 40 19 21
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 336 160 176
Illiterate Population 83 36 47

Connectivity of Parnal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Parnal. As per the 2011 stats, Parnal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Parnal

Knowing the nearby villages of Parnal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Parnal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Parnal

Where is Parnal located?
Parnal village is situated in Ghumarwin Tehsil, within the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Parnal?
The Gram Panchayat of Parnal is Mehri Kathla (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Parnal?
The pincode of Parnal is 174026, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Parnal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Parnal is 419, with 196 males and 223 females.
How many households are there in Parnal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Parnal village has a total of 103 households.
What is the literacy rate in Parnal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Parnal is 80.19%. The male literacy rate is 81.63%, while the female literacy rate is 78.92%.