Para - Lalganj, Azamgarh

Para is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Para village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Para is 195304. The village covers a total geographical area of 283.38 hectares and falls under the 276202 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Para village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lalganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Para

According to the 2011 Census, Para village had a total population of 1,765 people, including 828 males and 937 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 1,132 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.46%, with male literacy at 70.47% and female literacy at 53.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 583.

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

Nearby Villages of Para

Para 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 Para

Para is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muftiganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Para is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Para is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Para

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

Health Facilities in Para

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

FAQs about Para