Parala - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Parala is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 33 km from Vaijapur and around 90 km from Aurangabad. Parala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parala is 549071. The village covers a total geographical area of 3151.7 hectares and falls under the 431116 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Parala

According to the 2011 Census, Parala village had a total population of 2,333 people, including 1,190 males and 1,143 females, living in 487 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.20%, with male literacy at 80.89% and female literacy at 57.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 548.

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

Nearby Villages of Parala

Parala 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 Parala

Public transport in the Parala is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Taru, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaijapur to Parala is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Parala 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 Parala

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

Health Facilities in Parala

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

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