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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Parjana village has a total population of 827 people, consisting of 418 males and 409 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 616 literate and 211 illiterate residents. Additionally, 244 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Parjana are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population827418409
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1125260
Scheduled Castes (SC)244129115
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1486
Literate Population616345271
Illiterate Population21173138

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BrahmangaonNorth-East2.07 km
ChalganiNorth-West2.51 km
SakharaWest2.90 km
DhanoraNorth3.84 km
Kharus Bk.South-West4.22 km
KoparaSouth-East4.38 km
MankeshwarEast4.44 km
SindgiEast4.72 km
GurphaliNorth-West5.21 km
GurfaliWest5.44 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Parjana

Where is Parjana located?

Parjana village is located in Umarkhed Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Parjana?

Parjana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Parjana?

The pincode of Parjana is 445207.

What is the population of Parjana?

Parjana has a total population of 827, including 418 males and 409 females.

How many households are there in Parjana?

There are 178 households in Parjana.

What is the literacy rate in Parjana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parjana is 74.49%. Male literacy is 82.54% and female literacy is 66.26%.