Indian Village Directory

Parua Village

Parua is an inhabited village in Balrampur Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224784, the Census 2011 record lists 1,620 people in 321 households and the reported area is 227.23 hectares. The local references include Raipur Hardar Gram Panchayat, Balrampur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dalkhola(w.b.) at about 59 km.

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Quick answer: Parua is a village in Balrampur Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224784 and 1,620 people in 321 households.
Village Code224784
Population1,620
Households321
Area227.23 hectares
Nearest TownDalkhola(w.b.)

Key Village Facts

Village
Parua
Census Village Code
224784
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Balrampur
Sub-district Census Code
01146
CD Block
Balrampur
Gram Panchayat
Raipur Hardar
Households
321
Population
1,620
Male Population
843
Female Population
777
Sex Ratio
921.71
Area
227.23 hectares
Area
2.27 sq km
Nearest Town
Dalkhola(w.b.)
Nearest Town Distance
59 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Parua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,620 people, 227.23 hectares of reported area and Dalkhola(w.b.) as the nearest town reference for Parua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictKatihar
CD BlockBalrampur
Gram PanchayatRAIPUR HARDAR
  • Parua falls under Balrampur Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 224784.
  • The record lists 1,620 people living in 321 households.
  • The reported village area is 227.23 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dalkhola(w.b.).
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density712.93 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.05 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share11.54%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share13.21%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share76.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Parua in the official administrative record. Census village code 224784, Raipur Hardar Gram Panchayat and Balrampur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01146
Village Census Code
224784
CD Block Code
0134
Gram Panchayat Code
0005
CD Block Name
Balrampur
Gram Panchayat Name
Raipur Hardar

Location and Distance

Dalkhola(w.b.) is the nearest town listed for Parua, about 59 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 75 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Balrampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
75 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dalkhola(w.b.)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
59 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dalkhola(w.b.)
Distance within State/UT
59 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Dalkhola(w.b.)
Distance outside State/UT
59 km
Nearest Town
Dalkhola(w.b.)
Distance from Nearest Town
59 km
Total Geographical Area
227.23 hectares
Area
2.27 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,620 people in 321 households, with 843 male residents and 777 female residents. The average household size is 5.05, and SC share is 11.54% and ST share is 13.21% for Parua. Population density works out to about 712.93 people per sq km.

Total Households
321
Total Population
1,620
Male Population
843
Female Population
777
Sex Ratio
921.71
Average Household Size
5.05
SC Population
187
SC Male Population
101
SC Female Population
86
SC Population Share
11.54
ST Population
214
ST Male Population
113
ST Female Population
101
ST Population Share
13.21
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Parua list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Parua include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
64.33 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Parua include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Parua include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Parua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 214.28 hectares and irrigated land is 164.33 hectares (76.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.8
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
10.95 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
214.28
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
49.95 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
164.33
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
100 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Parua

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 854317 Katihar Balrampur Balrampur Bihar Balarampur, Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 854317

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Parua village located?

Parua is in Balrampur Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Parua village in?

Parua village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Parua village in?

Parua village is in Bihar.

Which block is Parua under?

Parua comes under Balrampur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Parua?

The Census village code of Parua is 224784.

Which Gram Panchayat is Parua under?

Parua is listed under RAIPUR HARDAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Balrampur.

What is the population of Parua village?

The village record lists 1,620 people and 321 households for Parua.

How many households are in Parua village?

The village record lists 321 households for Parua.

What is the male and female population of Parua?

The record lists 843 male residents and 777 female residents for Parua.

What is the sex ratio of Parua village?

The sex ratio of Parua is 921.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Parua village?

The reported geographical area of Parua is 227.23 hectares.

What is the population density of Parua village?

The approximate population density of Parua is 712.93 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Parua?

The nearest town listed for Parua is Dalkhola(w.b.), about 59 km away.

How far is Parua from the district headquarters?

Parua is about 75 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Parua from the sub-district headquarters?

Parua is about 5 km from Balrampur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Parua?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Parua.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Parua?

For Parua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 214.28 hectares and irrigated land is 164.33 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Parua?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Parua. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.