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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Parai village has a total population of 1,061 people, consisting of 594 males and 467 females. The village has 194 households and a sex ratio of 786 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 693 literate and 368 illiterate residents. Additionally, 456 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,061594467
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1387464
Scheduled Castes (SC)456258198
Literate Population693445248
Illiterate Population368149219

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kharagpur KhurdEast0.79 km
Pipria MandanNorth1.31 km
Parewa AnupWest1.44 km
Painiya RamkishanSouth-East1.55 km
UmraiaSouth-West1.85 km
GahluiyaNorth-East1.93 km
RambojhaEast2.03 km
Panchpera PurnaNorth-East2.39 km
Jadopur PattiSouth-East2.55 km
MaseetNorth3.01 km

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.

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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

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

FAQs about Parai

Where is Parai located?

Parai village is located in Bisalpur Tehsil, Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Parai?

Parai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Parai?

The pincode of Parai is 262203.

What is the population of Parai?

Parai has a total population of 1,061, including 594 males and 467 females.

How many households are there in Parai?

There are 194 households in Parai.

What is the literacy rate in Parai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parai is 65.32%. Male literacy is 74.92% and female literacy is 53.10%.