Parasia - Rudhauli, Basti

Parasia is a village situated in the Rudhauli tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rudhauli and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Haraya Misra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parasia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parasia is 181657. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.11 hectares and falls under the 272150 pincode. Nagar Palika Bansi is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Parasia

According to the 2011 Census, Parasia village had a total population of 302 people, including 146 males and 156 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.27%, with male literacy at 81.75% and female literacy at 59.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Parasia

Parasia 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 Parasia

Parasia 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 Govindnagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagar Palika Bansi to Parasia is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Parasia is about 34 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 Parasia

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

Health Facilities in Parasia

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

FAQs about Parasia