Parkhuri - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Parkhuri is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Masjidiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parkhuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parkhuri is 173651. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.45 hectares and falls under the 271206 pincode. Tulsipur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Parkhuri

As per Census 2011, Parkhuri village has a total population of 1,221 people, consisting of 661 males and 560 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 847 females per 1,000 males. There are 208 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 641 literate and 580 illiterate residents. Additionally, 249 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Parkhuri

Parkhuri 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 Parkhuri

Parkhuri 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 Gainsari Junction, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tulsipur to Parkhuri is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Parkhuri is about 47 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 Parkhuri

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

Health Facilities in Parkhuri

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

FAQs about Parkhuri