Parlimal - Belpara, Balangir

Parlimal is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Parlimal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parlimal is 420917. The village covers a total geographical area of 1005 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Parlimal

According to the 2011 Census, Parlimal village had a total population of 2,416 people, including 1,220 males and 1,196 females, living in 588 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.00%, with male literacy at 54.55% and female literacy at 25.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 361, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 359.

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

Nearby Villages of Parlimal

Parlimal 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 Parlimal

Parlimal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Parlimal is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Parlimal is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parlimal

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

Health Facilities in Parlimal

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

FAQs about Parlimal