Parsel - Badwara, Katni

Parsel is a village situated in the Badwara tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badwara and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Parsel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parsel is 488394. The village covers a total geographical area of 992.9 hectares and falls under the 483773 pincode. Katni is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Parsel

According to the 2011 Census, Parsel village had a total population of 2,593 people, including 1,353 males and 1,240 females, living in 633 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.39%, with male literacy at 78.39% and female literacy at 53.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,116.

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

Nearby Villages of Parsel

Parsel 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 Parsel

Parsel is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chandia Road, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katni to Parsel is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parsel

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

Health Facilities in Parsel

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

FAQs about Parsel