Parasiri - Para, Purulia

Parasiri is a village situated in the Para subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 26.6 km from Para and around 61.2 km from Purulia. Bahara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parasiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parasiri is 330017. The village covers a total geographical area of 428.48 hectares and falls under the 723146 pincode. Santaldih is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Parasiri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Parasiri

According to the 2011 Census, Parasiri village had a total population of 1,837 people, including 935 males and 902 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.84%, with male literacy at 79.68% and female literacy at 53.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 423, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 349.

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

Nearby Villages of Parasiri

Parasiri 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 Parasiri

Parasiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Santaldih, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santaldih to Parasiri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Parasiri is about 61.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parasiri

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

Health Facilities in Parasiri

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

FAQs about Parasiri