Parchai - Meerganj, Bareilly

Parchai is a village situated in the Meerganj tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meerganj and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Parchai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parchai is 129553. The village covers a total geographical area of 262.79 hectares and falls under the 243505 pincode. Meerganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Parchai

As per Census 2011, Parchai village has a total population of 2,377 people, consisting of 1,290 males and 1,087 females. The village has 326 households and a sex ratio of 842 females per 1,000 males. There are 449 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 869 literate and 1,508 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Parchai

Parchai 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 Parchai

Parchai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nagaria Sadat, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Meerganj to Parchai is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Parchai is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parchai

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

Health Facilities in Parchai

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

FAQs about Parchai