Parbangi - Narala, Kalahandi

Parbangi is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Ulikupa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parbangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parbangi is 422822. The village covers a total geographical area of 143 hectares and falls under the 766002 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Parbangi 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 Parbangi

According to the 2011 Census, Parbangi village had a total population of 507 people, including 240 males and 267 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 1,113 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.25%, with male literacy at 57.51% and female literacy at 36.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 212.

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

Nearby Villages of Parbangi

Parbangi 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 Parbangi

Parbangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dadpur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Parbangi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Parbangi is about 22 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 Parbangi

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

Health Facilities in Parbangi

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

FAQs about Parbangi