Parsiya - Arsha, Purulia

Parsiya is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.4 km from Sirkabad and around 34.2 km from Purulia. Hetgugui serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parsiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parsiya is 331163. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.82 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Parsiya

According to the 2011 Census, Parsiya village had a total population of 215 people, including 108 males and 107 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.73%, with male literacy at 47.06% and female literacy at 20.24%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 215.

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

Nearby Villages of Parsiya

Parsiya 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 Parsiya

Parsiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Begun Kudar, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Parsiya is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Parsiya is about 34.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parsiya

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

Health Facilities in Parsiya

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

FAQs about Parsiya