Parlah - Suchetgarh, Jammu

Parlah is a village situated in the Suchetgarh tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 11 km from R.s.pora and around 35 km from Jaamu. Parlah village is a designated Halqa Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parlah is 006151. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.9 hectares and falls under the 181102 pincode. R.s.pora is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Parlah village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Suchet Garh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jammu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Parlah

According to the 2011 Census, Parlah village had a total population of 2,133 people, including 1,099 males and 1,034 females, living in 469 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.44%, with male literacy at 86.41% and female literacy at 72.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,235, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Parlah

Parlah is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Parlah

Parlah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bari Brahman, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R.s.pora to Parlah is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaamu to Parlah is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parlah

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Parlah village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Parlah

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Parlah village are given below:

FAQs about Parlah