Parulia - Baliapal, Balasore

Parulia is a village situated in the Baliapal tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Baliapal and around 54 km from Baleshwar. Asti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parulia is 391969. The village covers a total geographical area of 95 hectares and falls under the 756026 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Parulia

According to the 2011 Census, Parulia village had a total population of 1,479 people, including 779 males and 700 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.73%, with male literacy at 87.41% and female literacy at 64.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 270.

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

Nearby Villages of Parulia

Parulia 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 Parulia

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Parulia. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Parulia is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Parulia is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parulia

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

Health Facilities in Parulia

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

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