Paretha - Konch, Jalaun

Paretha is a village situated in the Konch tehsil of Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Konch and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jalaun. Paretha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paretha is 151998. The village covers a total geographical area of 258.39 hectares and falls under the 285205 pincode. Konch is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Paretha 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 Madhaugarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalaun Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paretha

According to the 2011 Census, Paretha village had a total population of 792 people, including 410 males and 382 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.61%, with male literacy at 87.01% and female literacy at 57.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 436.

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

Nearby Villages of Paretha

Paretha 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 Paretha

Paretha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konch to Paretha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalaun to Paretha is about 35 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 Paretha

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

Health Facilities in Paretha

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

FAQs about Paretha