Parashia

Parashia is a village located in Patrasayer subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.8km away from sub-district headquarter Patrasayer. Bankura is the district headquarter of Parashia village. As per 2009 stats, Hamirpur is the gram panchayat of Parashia village.

Here you can discover what makes Parashia unique in its vibrant Patrasayer-Bankura region. You’ll see Parashia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Parashia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Parashia is 327560. The village spans a total geographical area of 70.72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722206. Sonamukhi is nearest town to Parashia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Parashia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sonamukhi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Parashia

Population of Parashia

According to the 2011 Census, Parashia has a total population of about 281, with approximately 141 males and 140 females. The sex ratio is around 992 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 44 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 223 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 47. The overall literacy rate is approximately 45.55%, with male literacy at about 53.19% and female literacy near 37.86%. There are around 72 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Parashia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Parashia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Parashia. As per the 2011 stats, Parashia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Parashia

Knowing the nearby villages of Parashia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Parashia.

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