Parahu

Parahu is a village located in Jhanduta tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 33km away from district headquarter Jhanduta. Jhanduta is the sub-district headquarter of Parahu village. As per 2009 stats, Balghar is the gram panchayat of Parahu village.

Here you can discover what makes Parahu unique in its vibrant Jhanduta-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Parahu’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 Parahu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Parahu is 019325. The village spans a total geographical area of 163 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174031. Ghumarwin is nearest town to Parahu village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Parahu 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 Jhanduta 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.

Google Map of Parahu

Population of Parahu

According to the 2011 Census, Parahu has a total population of about 514, with approximately 258 males and 256 females. The sex ratio is around 992 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 53 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 73 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 79.38%, with male literacy at about 84.11% and female literacy near 74.61%. There are around 97 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Parahu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Parahu

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

Nearby Villages of Parahu

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

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