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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Paretha village has a total population of 792 people, consisting of 410 males and 382 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 501 literate and 291 illiterate residents. Additionally, 436 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population792410382
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1025646
Scheduled Castes (SC)436232204
Literate Population501308193
Illiterate Population291102189

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Khera DarhiNorth0.91 km
Umri KonchNorth-West1.75 km
MagraSouth-West1.77 km
KaushalpurSouth1.84 km
ImloriWest2.10 km
GhamuriNorth-West2.67 km
SetaWest2.73 km
PathaNorth2.95 km
ChandniSouth-East3.15 km
MohanpuraNorth3.23 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Paretha

Where is Paretha located?

Paretha village is located in Konch Tehsil, Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Paretha?

Paretha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Paretha?

The pincode of Paretha is 285205.

What is the population of Paretha?

Paretha has a total population of 792, including 410 males and 382 females.

How many households are there in Paretha?

There are 152 households in Paretha.

What is the literacy rate in Paretha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paretha is 63.26%. Male literacy is 75.12% and female literacy is 50.52%.