Parsohia - Bhanpur, Basti

Parsohia is a village situated in the Bhanpur tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanpur and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Parsohiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parsohia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parsohia is 178528. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.05 hectares and falls under the 272190 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Parsohia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rudhauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Basti Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Parsohia

According to the 2011 Census, Parsohia village had a total population of 1,110 people, including 589 males and 521 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.00%, with male literacy at 73.74% and female literacy at 49.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 283.

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

Nearby Villages of Parsohia

Parsohia 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 Parsohia

Public transport in the Parsohia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Govindnagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Parsohia is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Parsohia is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parsohia

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

Health Facilities in Parsohia

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

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