Parkula

Parkula is a village located in Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.6km away from sub-district headquarter Nakashipara (tehsildar office) and 39.5km away from district headquarter Krishnanagar. As per 2009 stats, Bilkumari is the gram panchayat of Parkula village.

Here you can discover what makes Parkula unique in its vibrant Nakashipara-Nadia region. You’ll see Parkula’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 Parkula

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Parkula is 321454. The village spans a total geographical area of 572.63 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 741137. Krishnagar is nearest town to Parkula village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 60km away.

When it comes to local governance, Parkula 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 Palashipara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Parkula

Population of Parkula

According to the 2011 Census, Parkula has a total population of about 5,677, with approximately 2,951 males and 2,726 females. The sex ratio is around 923 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 577 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,636 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 20. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.77%, with male literacy at about 65.33% and female literacy near 55.83%. There are around 1,257 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Parkula's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Parkula

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

Nearby Villages of Parkula

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Parkula