Parakana - Satyabadi, Puri

Parakana is a village situated in the Satyabadi tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satyabadi and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Parajapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parakana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parakana is 409658. The village covers a total geographical area of 167 hectares and falls under the 752045 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Parakana 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 Parakana

As per Census 2011, Parakana village has a total population of 1,350 people, consisting of 676 males and 674 females. The village has 304 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 146 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 908 literate and 442 illiterate residents. Additionally, 438 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Parakana

Parakana 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 Parakana

Parakana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakhi Gopal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Parakana is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Parakana is about 32 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 Parakana

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

Health Facilities in Parakana

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

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