Paraliya - Egarkund, Dhanbad

Paraliya is a village situated in the Egarkund subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 52 km from Dhanbad and around 52 km from Dhanbad. Kalipahari North serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paraliya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paraliya is 362169. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 828202 pincode. Chirkunda is the nearest town.

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

Population of Paraliya

As per Census 2011, Paraliya village has a total population of 317 people, consisting of 167 males and 150 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 237 literate and 80 illiterate residents. Additionally, 203 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Paraliya are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population317167150
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412120
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20310796
Literate Population237133104
Illiterate Population803446

Nearby Villages of Paraliya

Paraliya 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DhabkolNorth-West1.23 km
HadlaNorth-East2.00 km
SarkuriNorth2.06 km
BankataNorth-West2.42 km
MaheshpurEast3.39 km
KamaliyaWest3.42 km
BathanbariNorth-East3.44 km
GamarkuriNorth3.47 km
DhanudiEast3.68 km
ChelyagiNorth-West4.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paraliya

Paraliya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumardubi, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Paraliya is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paraliya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Paraliya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Paraliya

Where is Paraliya located?

Paraliya village is located in Egarkund Subdivision, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Paraliya?

The Gram Panchayat of Paraliya is Kalipahari North.

What is the pincode of Paraliya?

The pincode of Paraliya is 828202.

What is the population of Paraliya?

Paraliya has a total population of 317, including 167 males and 150 females.

How many households are there in Paraliya?

There are 72 households in Paraliya.

What is the literacy rate in Paraliya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paraliya is 74.76%. Male literacy is 79.64% and female literacy is 69.33%.