Parahat - Satyabadi, Puri

Parahat is a village situated in the Satyabadi tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satyabadi and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Mulalasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parahat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parahat is 409705. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 752014 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Parahat

As per Census 2011, Parahat village has a total population of 1,454 people, consisting of 732 males and 722 females. The village has 314 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,171 literate and 283 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Parahat are given below:

Nearby Villages of Parahat

Parahat 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 Parahat

Parahat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakhi Gopal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Parahat is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Parahat is about 28 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 Parahat

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

Health Facilities in Parahat

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

FAQs about Parahat