Parapati - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Parapati is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Parapati village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parapati is 203303. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.79 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Kerakat is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Parapati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kerakat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Parapati

As per Census 2011, Parapati village has a total population of 866 people, consisting of 430 males and 436 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 517 literate and 349 illiterate residents. Additionally, 258 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Parapati

Parapati 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 Parapati

Parapati 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 Dodhi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kerakat to Parapati is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Parapati 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 Parapati

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

Health Facilities in Parapati

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

FAQs about Parapati