Parchuri Village Overview
Parchuri is a village in Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It lies about 43 km from Guhagar tehsil headquarters and around 100 km from Ratnagiri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Parchuri village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Parchuri village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Parchuri is 565384. The village covers a geographical area of 326 hectares. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Parchuri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Guhagar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Parchuri
Population & Demographics of Parchuri
This section provides population and demographic details of Parchuri village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 474 | 202 | 272 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 51 | 24 | 27 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 289 | 147 | 142 |
| Illiterate Population | 185 | 55 | 130 |
Key population details of Parchuri village are given below:
- Parchuri village is a small village with a total population of around 474, including approximately 202 males and 272 females, with a sex ratio of 1346 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 8 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Parchuri village is good, with a literacy rate of about 60.97%.
- There are around 137 households in Parchuri village.
Transport & Connectivity of Parchuri
Transport facilities help residents of Parchuri village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Parchuri
The following villages are located close to Parchuri and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Parchuri
- Where is Parchuri located?
- Parchuri village is located in Guhagar Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Parchuri?
- Parchuri is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Parchuri?
- Parchuri has a total population of 474, including 202 males and 272 females.
- How many households are there in Parchuri?
- There are 137 households in Parchuri.
- What is the literacy rate in Parchuri?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parchuri is 60.97%. Male literacy is 72.77% and female literacy is 52.21%.