Parani - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Parani is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Parani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parani is 214139. The village covers a total geographical area of 352.47 hectares and falls under the 231208 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 150 km away.

Parani 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 Obra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Parani

According to the 2011 Census, Parani village had a total population of 2,281 people, including 1,191 males and 1,090 females, living in 396 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.46%, with male literacy at 65.24% and female literacy at 34.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 395, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,122.

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

Nearby Villages of Parani

Parani 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 Parani

Parani 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 Renukut, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Parani is about 150 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parani

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

Health Facilities in Parani

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

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