Paroi - Betnoti, Mayurbhanj

Paroi is a village situated in the Betnoti tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Betanati and around 38 km from Baripada. Muktapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paroi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paroi is 390562. The village covers a total geographical area of 68 hectares and falls under the 757025 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Paroi

According to the 2011 Census, Paroi village had a total population of 357 people, including 181 males and 176 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.78%, with male literacy at 78.38% and female literacy at 51.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 295.

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

Nearby Villages of Paroi

Paroi 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 Paroi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Paroi. The nearest railway station is Jogal, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Paroi is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Paroi is about 38 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 Paroi

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

Health Facilities in Paroi

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

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