Paralsinga - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Paralsinga is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Paralasinga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paralsinga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paralsinga is 422330. The village covers a total geographical area of 641 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Paralsinga

According to the 2011 Census, Paralsinga village had a total population of 1,909 people, including 991 males and 918 females, living in 493 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.21%, with male literacy at 76.27% and female literacy at 49.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 281, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 409.

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

Nearby Villages of Paralsinga

Paralsinga 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 Paralsinga

Paralsinga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kandel Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Paralsinga is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Paralsinga is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paralsinga

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

Health Facilities in Paralsinga

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

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