Parapur - Kanakagiri, Koppal

Parapur is a village situated in the Kanakagiri taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Gangawati and around 50 km from Koppal. Musalapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parapur is 601569. The village covers a total geographical area of 317.84 hectares and falls under the 583283 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Parapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanakagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koppal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Parapur

According to the 2011 Census, Parapur village had a total population of 564 people, including 286 males and 278 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.81%, with male literacy at 84.45% and female literacy at 54.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 105, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 313.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Parapur

Parapur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Parapur

Parapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hitnal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Parapur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Parapur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parapur

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

Health Facilities in Parapur

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

FAQs about Parapur