Parulia - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Parulia is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 12.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Parulia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parulia is 318076. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.18 hectares and falls under the 731126 pincode. Suri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Parulia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Suri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Parulia

According to the 2011 Census, Parulia village had a total population of 495 people, including 276 males and 219 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 793 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.33%, with male literacy at 72.84% and female literacy at 54.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 337.

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

Nearby Villages of Parulia

Parulia 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 Parulia

Parulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kachujor, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Suri to Parulia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Parulia is about 12.8 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 Parulia

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

Health Facilities in Parulia

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

FAQs about Parulia