Parsia

Parsia is a village located in Hura subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.7km away from sub-district headquarter Hura (tehsildar office) and 45.9km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Rakhera Bispuria is the gram panchayat of Parsia village.

Here you can discover what makes Parsia unique in its vibrant Hura-Puruliya region. You’ll see Parsia’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 Parsia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Parsia is 330917. The village spans a total geographical area of 161.63 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723130. Purulia is nearest town to Parsia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 46km away.

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

Google Map of Parsia

Population of Parsia

According to the 2011 Census, Parsia has a total population of about 4,075, with approximately 2,092 males and 1,983 females. The sex ratio is around 947 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 519 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,101 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,334. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.15%, with male literacy at about 70.17% and female literacy near 41.35%. There are around 774 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Parsia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Parsia

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

Nearby Villages of Parsia

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

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