Paraji - Nuagad, Gajapati

Paraji is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from R.udaygiri and around 75 km from Paralakhemundi. Putrupada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paraji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paraji is 414250. The village covers a total geographical area of 219 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Paraji

According to the 2011 Census, Paraji village had a total population of 175 people, including 77 males and 98 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 1,273 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.51%, with male literacy at 87.30% and female literacy at 68.60%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 175.

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

Nearby Villages of Paraji

Paraji 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 Paraji

Paraji is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Paraji is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Paraji is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paraji

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

Health Facilities in Paraji

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

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