Parchha - Itarsi, Narmadapuram

Parchha is a village situated in the Itarsi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from Itarsi and around 42 km from Hoshangabad. Bandri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parchha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parchha is 487282. The village covers a total geographical area of 429.21 hectares and falls under the 461115 pincode. Itarsi is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Parchha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Seoni-malwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Parchha

According to the 2011 Census, Parchha village had a total population of 494 people, including 260 males and 234 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.72%, with male literacy at 69.81% and female literacy at 54.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 387.

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

Nearby Villages of Parchha

Parchha 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 Parchha

Public transport in the Parchha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khutwansa, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Itarsi to Parchha is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Parchha is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parchha

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

Health Facilities in Parchha

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

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