Paraba

Paraba is a village located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 79km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Paraba village. As per 2009 stats, Charda is the gram panchayat of Paraba village.

Here you can discover what makes Paraba unique in its vibrant Chaurah-Chamba region. You’ll see Paraba’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 Paraba

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Paraba is 007066. The village spans a total geographical area of 229 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176321. Chamba is nearest town to Paraba village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Paraba 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 Churah Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Paraba

Population of Paraba

According to the 2011 Census, Paraba has a total population of about 421, with approximately 218 males and 203 females. The sex ratio is around 931 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 93 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 127 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 90. The overall literacy rate is approximately 42.76%, with male literacy at about 52.75% and female literacy near 32.02%. There are around 68 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Paraba's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Paraba

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

Nearby Villages of Paraba

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Paraba