Parkhi - Pipariya, Narmadapuram

Parkhi is a village situated in the Pipariya tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Pipariya and around 90 km from Hoshangabad. Parkhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parkhi is 487832. The village covers a total geographical area of 477.31 hectares and falls under the 461881 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Parkhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Parkhi

According to the 2011 Census, Parkhi village had a total population of 816 people, including 412 males and 404 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.38%, with male literacy at 67.93% and female literacy at 50.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 287, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 108.

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

Nearby Villages of Parkhi

Parkhi 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 Parkhi

Parkhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bankhedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Parkhi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Parkhi is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parkhi

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

Health Facilities in Parkhi

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

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