Parla - Kushalgarh, Banswara

Parla is a village situated in the Kushalgarh tehsil of Banswara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushalgarh and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Banswara. Vasooni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parla is 099837. The village covers a total geographical area of 1024 hectares and falls under the 327801 pincode. Kushalgarh is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Parla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Parla

According to the 2011 Census, Parla village had a total population of 2,503 people, including 1,252 males and 1,251 females, living in 508 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.69%, with male literacy at 61.19% and female literacy at 38.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,482.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,5031,2521,251
Child Population (0–6 yrs)595296299
Scheduled Castes (SC)110
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,4821,2411,241
Literate Population948585363
Illiterate Population1,555667888

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Udaigarh VasooniNorth-West2.26 km
VasooniNorth2.40 km
KanikaraSouth-West2.40 km
KakanwaniNorth-East2.61 km
Jhappa MahuriWest3.42 km
GalwaniSouth-East3.50 km
JoraNorth-West3.54 km
JalampuriNorth-West3.54 km
KalinjaraNorth3.60 km
RamgarhNorth-East3.67 km

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 Thandla Rd, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Kushalgarh to Parla is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Banswara to Parla is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Parla

Where is Parla located?

Parla village is located in Kushalgarh Tehsil, Banswara district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Parla?

The Gram Panchayat of Parla is Vasooni.

What is the pincode of Parla?

The pincode of Parla is 327801.

What is the population of Parla?

Parla had a total population of 2,503, including 1,252 males and 1,251 females.

How many households are there in Parla?

Parla had 508 households.

What is the literacy rate in Parla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parla was 49.69%. Male literacy was 61.19% and female literacy was 38.13%.