Parnalla - Billawar, Kathua
Parnalla is a village situated in the Billawar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Billawar and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Parnalla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Parnalla is 001702. The village covers a total geographical area of 695 hectares and falls under the 184203 pincode. Billawar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Parnalla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Billawar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Parnalla
As per Census 2011, Parnalla village has a total population of 2,269 people, consisting of 1,181 males and 1,088 females. The village has 465 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 288 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,517 literate and 752 illiterate residents. Additionally, 578 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Parnalla are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,269 | 1,181 | 1,088 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 288 | 168 | 120 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 578 | 292 | 286 |
| Literate Population | 1,517 | 881 | 636 |
| Illiterate Population | 752 | 300 | 452 |
Nearby Villages of Parnalla
Parnalla is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Parnalla
Parnalla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Billawar to Parnalla is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Parnalla is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Parnalla
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Parnalla village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Parnalla
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Parnalla village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Parnalla
Where is Parnalla located?
Parnalla village is located in Billawar Tehsil, Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Parnalla?
Parnalla is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Parnalla?
The pincode of Parnalla is 184203.
What is the population of Parnalla?
Parnalla has a total population of 2,269, including 1,181 males and 1,088 females.
How many households are there in Parnalla?
There are 465 households in Parnalla.
What is the literacy rate in Parnalla?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parnalla is 66.86%. Male literacy is 74.60% and female literacy is 58.46%.