Parsala - Champua, Keonjhar

Parsala is a village situated in the Champua tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Champua and around 32 km from Kendujhar. Parasala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parsala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parsala is 385474. The village covers a total geographical area of 228 hectares and falls under the 758047 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Parsala

According to the 2011 Census, Parsala village had a total population of 1,374 people, including 678 males and 696 females, living in 349 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.66%, with male literacy at 94.95% and female literacy at 73.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 283, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 136.

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

Nearby Villages of Parsala

Parsala 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 Parsala

Parsala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Murga Mahadev Road, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Parsala is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Parsala is about 32 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 Parsala

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

Health Facilities in Parsala

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

FAQs about Parsala