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
According to the 2011 Census, Parri village had a total population of 120 people, including 68 males and 52 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 765 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.77%, with male literacy at 82.14% and female literacy at 69.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| 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 had a total population of 120, including 68 males and 52 females.
How many households are there in Parri?
Parri had 37 households.
What is the literacy rate in Parri?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parri was 76.77%. Male literacy was 82.14% and female literacy was 69.77%.