Parabala - Chilika, Khordha

Parabala is a village situated in the Chilika tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Tangi and around 62 km from Khordha . Haripur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parabala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parabala is 408142. The village covers a total geographical area of 300 hectares and falls under the 752023 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Parabala

According to the 2011 Census, Parabala village had a total population of 1,061 people, including 535 males and 526 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.78%, with male literacy at 86.50% and female literacy at 66.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Parabala

Parabala 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 Parabala

Parabala 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 Gangadharpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Parabala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Parabala is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parabala

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

Health Facilities in Parabala

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

FAQs about Parabala