Parai - Bisalpur, Pilibhit

Parai is a village situated in the Bisalpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisalpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Parai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parai is 131766. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.1 hectares and falls under the 262203 pincode. Pilibhit is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Parai 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 Barkhera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pilibhit Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Parai

According to the 2011 Census, Parai village had a total population of 1,061 people, including 594 males and 467 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 786 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.08%, with male literacy at 85.58% and female literacy at 61.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 456.

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

Nearby Villages of Parai

Parai 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 Parai

Parai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sherganj, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pilibhit to Parai is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pilibhit to Parai is about 30 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 Parai

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

Health Facilities in Parai

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

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