Parla - Ramanaguda, Rayagada

Parla is a village situated in the Ramanaguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Gunupur and around 63 km from Rayagada . Goseigulumunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parla is 426698. The village covers a total geographical area of 310 hectares and falls under the 765029 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Parla

According to the 2011 Census, Parla village had a total population of 293 people, including 175 males and 118 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 674 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.30%, with male literacy at 58.70% and female literacy at 26.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 270.

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

Nearby Villages of Parla

Parla 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 Parla

Parla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Parla is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Parla is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parla

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

Health Facilities in Parla

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

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