Parri - Kalakote, Rajouri
Parri is a village situated in the Kalakote tehsil of Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kala Kote and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Rajouri. Panar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parri village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Parri is 001543. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.5 hectares and falls under the 185202 pincode. Sunderbani is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.
Parri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Parri
As per Census 2011, Parri village has a total population of 120 people, consisting of 68 males and 52 females. The village has 37 households and a sex ratio of 764 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 76 literate and 44 illiterate residents. Additionally, 99 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Parri are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 120 | 68 | 52 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 99 | 57 | 42 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Literate Population | 76 | 46 | 30 |
| Illiterate Population | 44 | 22 | 22 |
Nearby Villages of Parri
Parri 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 Parri
Parri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunderbani to Parri is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajouri to Parri is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Parri
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Parri village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Parri
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Parri village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Parri
Where is Parri located?
Parri village is located in Kalakote Tehsil, Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Parri?
The Gram Panchayat of Parri is Panar.
What is the pincode of Parri?
The pincode of Parri is 185202.
What is the population of Parri?
Parri has a total population of 120, including 68 males and 52 females.
How many households are there in Parri?
There are 37 households in Parri.
What is the literacy rate in Parri?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parri is 63.33%. Male literacy is 67.65% and female literacy is 57.69%.