Parjana - Umarkhed, Yavatmal

Parjana is a village situated in the Umarkhed tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Umarkhed and around 133 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Parjana village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parjana is 542983. The village covers a total geographical area of 362.01 hectares and falls under the 445207 pincode. Umarkhed is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Parjana

According to the 2011 Census, Parjana village had a total population of 827 people, including 418 males and 409 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.15%, with male literacy at 94.26% and female literacy at 77.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 244, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Parjana

Parjana 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 Parjana

Parjana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khadki Bazar, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkhed to Parjana is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Parjana is about 133 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parjana

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

Health Facilities in Parjana

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

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