Parakhand

Parakhand is a village located in Chandanpur tehsil of Puri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Chandanpur (tehsildar office) and 28km away from district headquarter Puri. As per 2009 stats, Kanheibidyadharpur is the gram panchayat of Parakhand village.

Here you can discover what makes Parakhand unique in its vibrant Chandanpur-Puri region. You’ll see Parakhand’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Parakhand

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Parakhand is 409783. The village spans a total geographical area of 69 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 752012. Puri is nearest town to Parakhand village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Parakhand village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bramhagiri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Puri Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Parakhand

Population of Parakhand

According to the 2011 Census, Parakhand has a total population of about 109, with approximately 56 males and 53 females. The sex ratio is around 946 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 10 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 59 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.39%, with male literacy at about 78.57% and female literacy near 45.28%. There are around 22 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Parakhand's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Parakhand

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Parakhand. As per the 2011 stats, Parakhand had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Parakhand

Knowing the nearby villages of Parakhand helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Parakhand.

Frequently Asked Questions about Parakhand