Parnala

Parnala is a village located in Nurpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 85km away from district headquarter Nurpur. Nurpur is the sub-district headquarter of Parnala village. As per 2009 stats, Kopra is the gram panchayat of Parnala village.

Here you can discover what makes Parnala unique in its vibrant Nurpur-Kangra region. You’ll see Parnala’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 Parnala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Parnala is 008315. The village spans a total geographical area of 112.15 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176211. Nurpur is nearest town to Parnala village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Parnala 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 Nurpur 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 Parnala

Population of Parnala

According to the 2011 Census, Parnala has a total population of about 263, with approximately 129 males and 134 females. The sex ratio is around 1038 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 42 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 52 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 86. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.38%, with male literacy at about 75.97% and female literacy near 70.90%. There are around 51 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Parnala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Parnala

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

Nearby Villages of Parnala

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Parnala