Parro - Bhandaria, Garhwa

Parro is a village situated in the Bhandaria subdivision of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandaria and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Gadhwa. Bijka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parro village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parro is 347981. The village covers a total geographical area of 1639.38 hectares and falls under the 822125 pincode. Daltanganj is the nearest town.

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

Population of Parro

As per Census 2011, Parro village has a total population of 1,067 people, consisting of 564 males and 503 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 255 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 448 literate and 619 illiterate residents. Additionally, 23 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 869 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,067564503
Child Population (0–6 yrs)255146109
Scheduled Castes (SC)23158
Scheduled Tribes (ST)869458411
Literate Population448285163
Illiterate Population619279340

Nearby Villages of Parro

Parro 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)
ArarNorth-East3.22 km
BhajnaSouth3.66 km
DuthuNorth3.97 km
KhairaSouth4.39 km
KutkuSouth-East4.48 km
LidkiNorth-West5.02 km
TotkiSouth-West5.09 km
MandalEast5.25 km
KhuraSouth6.52 km
BijkaNorth7.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Parro

Parro is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barwadih Jn, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gadhwa to Parro is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parro

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Parro

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Parro

Where is Parro located?

Parro village is located in Bhandaria Subdivision, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Parro?

The Gram Panchayat of Parro is Bijka.

What is the pincode of Parro?

The pincode of Parro is 822125.

What is the population of Parro?

Parro has a total population of 1,067, including 564 males and 503 females.

How many households are there in Parro?

There are 206 households in Parro.

What is the literacy rate in Parro?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parro is 41.99%. Male literacy is 50.53% and female literacy is 32.41%.