Parasara - Titlagarh, Balangir

Parasara is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Sindhekela and around 90 km from Balangir. Parasara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parasara is 421401. The village covers a total geographical area of 287 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Parasara

According to the 2011 Census, Parasara village had a total population of 1,366 people, including 687 males and 679 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.36%, with male literacy at 81.10% and female literacy at 53.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 246, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 143.

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

Nearby Villages of Parasara

Parasara 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 Parasara

Parasara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rahenbata, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Parasara is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Parasara 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 Parasara

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

Health Facilities in Parasara

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

FAQs about Parasara