Parain

Parain is a village located in Jogindarnagar tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 63km away from district headquarter Jogindarnagar. Jogindarnagar is the sub-district headquarter of Parain village. As per 2009 stats, Sainthal Pandain is the gram panchayat of Parain village.

Here you can discover what makes Parain unique in its vibrant Jogindarnagar-Mandi region. You’ll see Parain’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 Parain

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Parain is 013235. The village spans a total geographical area of 148 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175032. Jogindarnagar is nearest town to Parain village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Parain

Population of Parain

According to the 2011 Census, Parain has a total population of about 1,198, with approximately 566 males and 632 females. The sex ratio is around 1116 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 124 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 110 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 75.29%, with male literacy at about 83.22% and female literacy near 68.20%. There are around 288 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Parain's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Parain

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

Nearby Villages of Parain

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

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