Parchha - Maudaha, Hamirpur

Parchha is a village situated in the Maudaha tehsil of Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maudaha and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Hamirpur. Parchha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parchha is 154175. The village covers a total geographical area of 390.68 hectares and falls under the 210507 pincode. Hamirpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Parchha

As per Census 2011, Parchha village has a total population of 1,732 people, consisting of 919 males and 813 females. The village has 293 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 240 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 975 literate and 757 illiterate residents. Additionally, 123 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,732919813
Child Population (0–6 yrs)240127113
Scheduled Castes (SC)1237053
Literate Population975591384
Illiterate Population757328429

Nearby Villages of Parchha

Parchha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AkhaipurSouth-West1.90 km
SijnauraSouth2.08 km
BhainstaSouth-East2.33 km
SarhaNorth-East2.55 km
ChhimauliSouth-West3.25 km
ParohriEast4.22 km
GidhrasWest4.59 km
MadarpurSouth-West5.31 km
UrdanaSouth-East5.35 km
LachhmanpurEast5.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Parchha

Parchha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ragaul, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hamirpur to Parchha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hamirpur to Parchha is about 40 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 Parchha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Parchha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Parchha

Where is Parchha located?

Parchha village is located in Maudaha Tehsil, Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Parchha?

Parchha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Parchha?

The pincode of Parchha is 210507.

What is the population of Parchha?

Parchha has a total population of 1,732, including 919 males and 813 females.

How many households are there in Parchha?

There are 293 households in Parchha.

What is the literacy rate in Parchha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parchha is 56.29%. Male literacy is 64.31% and female literacy is 47.23%.