Parasala - Jharigan, Nabarangpur

Parasala is a village situated in the Jharigan tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from Umarkote and around 48 km from Nabarangapur . Ratakhandiguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parasala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parasala is 427368. The village covers a total geographical area of 839 hectares and falls under the 764073 pincode. Umarkote is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Parasala

According to the 2011 Census, Parasala village had a total population of 2,349 people, including 1,179 males and 1,170 females, living in 504 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.26%, with male literacy at 32.11% and female literacy at 16.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,984.

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

Nearby Villages of Parasala

Parasala 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 Parasala

Parasala 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 Ambagaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkote to Parasala is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Parasala 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 Parasala

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

Health Facilities in Parasala

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

FAQs about Parasala