Parapur

Parapur is a village located in Gangawati taluka of Koppal district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Gangawati (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Koppal. As per 2009 stats, Musalapur is the gram panchayat of Parapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Parapur unique in its vibrant Gangawati-Koppal region. You’ll see Parapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Parapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Parapur is 601569. The village spans a total geographical area of 317.84 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 583283. Gangawati is nearest town to Parapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Parapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kanakagiri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Koppal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Parapur

Population of Parapur

According to the 2011 Census, Parapur has a total population of about 564, with approximately 286 males and 278 females. The sex ratio is around 972 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 97 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 105 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 313. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.80%, with male literacy at about 70.28% and female literacy near 44.96%. There are around 96 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Parapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Parapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Parapur. As per the 2011 stats, Parapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Parapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Parapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Parapur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Parapur