Parsohiya - Shohratgarh, Siddharthnagar

Parsohiya is a village situated in the Shohratgarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shohratgarh and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Parsohiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parsohiya is 176060. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.9 hectares and falls under the 272201 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town.

Parsohiya 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 Shohratgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Parsohiya

According to the 2011 Census, Parsohiya village had a total population of 1,165 people, including 607 males and 558 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.05%, with male literacy at 64.18% and female literacy at 35.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,165607558
Child Population (0–6 yrs)248138110
Scheduled Castes (SC)1166155
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1385
Literate Population459301158
Illiterate Population706306400

Nearby Villages of Parsohiya

Parsohiya 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)
RamawapurNorth-West0.95 km
Bairihwa Tappa DabraNorth-East1.42 km
KaruaWest1.43 km
ParsaSouth1.51 km
Shivpur LaganiSouth-West1.81 km
BharauliEast2.29 km
Khajuriya SarkiSouth-East2.39 km
AkaraharaSouth2.43 km
DarhawalNorth2.44 km
SemaraWest2.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Parsohiya

Parsohiya 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 Barhni, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
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 Siddharthnagar to Parsohiya is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parsohiya

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

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

Health Facilities in Parsohiya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Parsohiya

Where is Parsohiya located?

Parsohiya village is located in Shohratgarh Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Parsohiya?

Parsohiya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Parsohiya?

The pincode of Parsohiya is 272201.

What is the population of Parsohiya?

Parsohiya had a total population of 1,165, including 607 males and 558 females.

How many households are there in Parsohiya?

Parsohiya had 142 households.

What is the literacy rate in Parsohiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parsohiya was 50.05%. Male literacy was 64.18% and female literacy was 35.27%.