Parida - Gumma, Gajapati

Parida is a village situated in the Gumma tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Serango and around 30 km from Paralakhemundi. Porida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parida is 414448. The village covers a total geographical area of 1187 hectares and falls under the 761208 pincode. Kashinagara is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Parida

As per Census 2011, Parida village has a total population of 1,682 people, consisting of 832 males and 850 females. The village has 326 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 800 literate and 882 illiterate residents. Additionally, 974 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Parida

Parida 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 Parida

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Parida. The nearest railway station is Hadobhangi Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kashinagara to Parida is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Parida is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parida

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

Health Facilities in Parida

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

FAQs about Parida