Parulia - Katwa - I, Purba Bardhaman

Parulia is a village situated in the Katwa - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.7 km from Katwa . Goai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parulia is 319300. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.94 hectares and falls under the 713513 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Parulia

As per Census 2011, Parulia village has a total population of 573 people, consisting of 302 males and 271 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 268 literate and 305 illiterate residents. Additionally, 140 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 199 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Parulia are given below:

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 van services. The nearest railway station is Naba Gram Kanku, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Parulia is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 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:

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