Parelian - Mukerian, Hoshiarpur

Parelian is a village situated in the Mukerian tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mukerian and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Parelian village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parelian is 031111. The village covers a total geographical area of 50 hectares and falls under the 144211 pincode. Mukerian is the nearest town.

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

Population of Parelian

As per Census 2011, Parelian village has a total population of 322 people, consisting of 161 males and 161 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 250 literate and 72 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population322161161
Child Population (0–6 yrs)321616
Literate Population250131119
Illiterate Population723042

Nearby Villages of Parelian

Parelian 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BadhailanEast1.17 km
JugialSouth1.33 km
BharathSouth-East1.45 km
KhizerprSouth-West1.54 km
RaillyWest1.77 km
SiprianSouth2.16 km
Shekha MataSouth-East2.26 km
Niku ChakNorth-East2.58 km
BhallowalNorth-West2.60 km
Asaf PurEast2.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Parelian

Parelian is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mukerian, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Parelian is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parelian

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Parelian

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Parelian

Where is Parelian located?

Parelian village is located in Mukerian Tehsil, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Parelian?

Parelian is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Parelian?

The pincode of Parelian is 144211.

What is the population of Parelian?

Parelian has a total population of 322, including 161 males and 161 females.

How many households are there in Parelian?

There are 62 households in Parelian.

What is the literacy rate in Parelian?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parelian is 77.64%. Male literacy is 81.37% and female literacy is 73.91%.