Parna - Jabera, Damoh
Parna is a village situated in the Jabera tehsil of Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jabera and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Damoh. Delankheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parna village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Parna is 462649. The village covers a total geographical area of 571.86 hectares and falls under the 470881 pincode. Jabera is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Parna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Parna
According to the 2011 Census, Parna village had a total population of 852 people, including 453 males and 399 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.05%, with male literacy at 73.32% and female literacy at 51.52%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 699.
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 | 852 | 453 | 399 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 151 | 82 | 69 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 699 | 365 | 334 |
| Literate Population | 442 | 272 | 170 |
| Illiterate Population | 410 | 181 | 229 |
Nearby Villages of Parna
Parna 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 Parna
Parna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jabera to Parna is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Damoh to Parna is about 48 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 Parna
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Parna 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 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Parna
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Parna 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 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Parna
Where is Parna located?
Parna village is located in Jabera Tehsil, Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Parna?
The Gram Panchayat of Parna is Delankheda.
What is the pincode of Parna?
The pincode of Parna is 470881.
What is the population of Parna?
Parna had a total population of 852, including 453 males and 399 females.
How many households are there in Parna?
Parna had 199 households.
What is the literacy rate in Parna?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parna was 63.05%. Male literacy was 73.32% and female literacy was 51.52%.