Parahi - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Parahi is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Parhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parahi is 213309. The village covers a total geographical area of 551.55 hectares and falls under the 231216 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Parahi 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 Ghorawal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Parahi

According to the 2011 Census, Parahi village had a total population of 2,195 people, including 1,115 males and 1,080 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.21%, with male literacy at 82.01% and female literacy at 59.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 565, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Parahi

Parahi 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 Parahi

Parahi 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 Khairahi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Parahi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Parahi 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 Parahi

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

Health Facilities in Parahi

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

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