Parsottampur - Handia, Prayagraj

Parsottampur is a village situated in the Handia tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from Handia and around 20 km from Allahabad. Porushottampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parsottampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parsottampur is 162924. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.75 hectares and falls under the 221503 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Parsottampur

As per Census 2011, Parsottampur village has a total population of 1,932 people, consisting of 1,006 males and 926 females. The village has 308 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 277 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,176 literate and 756 illiterate residents. Additionally, 750 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9321,006926
Child Population (0–6 yrs)277125152
Scheduled Castes (SC)750386364
Literate Population1,176737439
Illiterate Population756269487

Nearby Villages of Parsottampur

Parsottampur 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)
KhairuddinpurNorth0.97 km
SahabajpurSouth1.26 km
MuinuddinpurSouth-West1.26 km
Sarai IsmailEast1.41 km
PyareypurWest1.54 km
Saryan YusufSouth-East1.66 km
Chak MujamilWest2.03 km
Saidaha JalalpurNorth2.11 km
MugarsonNorth-West2.16 km
MotihaSouth-East2.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Parsottampur

Parsottampur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ramnathpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Parsottampur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Parsottampur is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parsottampur

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

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

Health Facilities in Parsottampur

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

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

FAQs about Parsottampur

Where is Parsottampur located?

Parsottampur village is located in Handia Tehsil, Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Parsottampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Parsottampur is Porushottampur.

What is the pincode of Parsottampur?

The pincode of Parsottampur is 221503.

What is the population of Parsottampur?

Parsottampur has a total population of 1,932, including 1,006 males and 926 females.

How many households are there in Parsottampur?

There are 308 households in Parsottampur.

What is the literacy rate in Parsottampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parsottampur is 60.87%. Male literacy is 73.26% and female literacy is 47.41%.