Parala

Parala is a village located in Gop tehsil of Puri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Gop (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Puri. As per 2009 stats, Kuanpada is the gram panchayat of Parala village.

Here you can discover what makes Parala unique in its vibrant Gop-Puri region. You’ll see Parala’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 Parala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Parala is 409504. The village spans a total geographical area of 70 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 752002. Nimapada is nearest town to Parala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Parala 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 Nimapara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Parala

Population of Parala

According to the 2011 Census, Parala has a total population of about 418, with approximately 208 males and 210 females. The sex ratio is around 1009 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 33 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 31 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 85.65%, with male literacy at about 91.83% and female literacy near 79.52%. There are around 93 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Parala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Parala

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

Nearby Villages of Parala

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

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