Parida - Rayagada, Gajapati

Parida is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Narayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parida is 414839. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 761208 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 8 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 Mohana 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 183 people, consisting of 84 males and 99 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 1,178 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 63 literate and 120 illiterate residents. Additionally, 183 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

Parida is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 136.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Parida is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Parida is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

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