Parasuli village, Sankrail block | Pincode 721516

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Parasuli is a village in Sankrail mandal, Jhargram district, West Bengal. It has a population of 263 across 67 households with a literacy rate of 77.9%. The village is situated at coordinates 22.250°N, 87.170°E with PIN code 721516.

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DIPAK BAISHNAB

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LGD code: 341317
Pincode: 721516
Post office: Lalgarh (West Midnapore)
Population: 263
Households: 67
Literacy rate: 77.9%
Sex ratio: 992 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 83
Distance to district centre: 23 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Kolkata: 128 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 1057 km
Nearest railway station: Khemasuli · 10 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Bhangagarh RH · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Parasuli compares

By population, Parasuli ranks #160 of 287 villages in Sankrail mandal.

Literacy rate

77.9%

+12.9% vs mandal average

Parasuli: 77.9%
Sankrail mandal: 65.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

992

+10 vs mandal average

Parasuli: 992
Sankrail mandal: 982

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.6 vs mandal average

Parasuli: 3.9
Sankrail mandal: 4.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Parasuli at a glance

Parasuli is a village of 263 people in 67 households (Census 2011) in Sankrail block, Jhargram district, West Bengal, the 160th-largest of 287 villages in Sankrail block. Literacy is 78%, 13 points above the block average of 65% and the sex ratio is 992 women per 1,000 men. It lies 23 km from the Jhargram district centre, 39 km from Sabra, the nearest town, 10 km from Khemasuli railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 721516, served by Lalgarh (West Midnapore) post office; the LGD village code is 341317. The nearest hospital or health centre is Bhangagarh RH, 6 km away. The sarpanch is DIPAK BAISHNAB, and the village votes in Gopiballavpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rajesh Mahata. The population is estimated at 294 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Parasuli · this village	263	78%	—
Tal Pakurya · Sankrail	541	75%	0.8 km SE
Keta Kijharia · Sankrail	224	68%	1 km NE
Sardar Pakuria · Sankrail	361	64%	1.3 km SE
Bara Pakurya · Sankrail	211	64%	1.4 km E
Jhilidam · Sankrail	483	79%	1.4 km W
Jhilidam · Bangiriposi	15	40%	1.4 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Parasuli

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 43.07
Irrigated area (ha): 33.43
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Parasuli

LGD code: 341317
Pincode: 721516
Post office: Lalgarh (West Midnapore)
Population (Census 2011): 263
Population (projected 2026): 294
Households: 67
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 992
Literacy rate: 77.9%
Coordinates: 22.25034°N, 87.17019°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Jhargram
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gopiballavpur
Member of Parliament: Kalipada Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rajesh Mahata
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: DIPAK BAISHNAB
Block / Mandal: Sankrail

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Jhargram district level

Then & Now

Parasuli — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

263

Census 2011 baseline

+11.8%

Population · 2026

294

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 263Census 2011
Households: 67Census 2011
Literacy rate: 77.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 992 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2942026 proj. · +11.8% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,43,160MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 0MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Jhargram district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jhargram district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jhargram district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Parasuli

Mandal centre

Sankrail · ≈ 5.3 km

≈ 11 min by car · 13 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Jhargram · ≈ 23 km

≈ 47 min by car · 56 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 16,280 people

Sabra · ≈ 39 km

≈ 1 h 20 min by car · 1 h 34 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata128 kmcapital
Hyderabad1057 km
Delhi1224 km
Chennai1254 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKhemasuli10 km
Bus stopDhobi Ghat Bus Stop16 km
Hospital / PHCBhangagarh RH6 km
ATM / bankAxis Bank16 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum19 km
CollegeDepartment of Humanities and Social Science16 km
Police stationHijli TOP Police Station16 km

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September 2026

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Debagada Police Seize 332 kg Ganja from Abandoned West Bengal Truck

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Village church attack raises West Bengal silence concerns

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Folk Arts of West Bengal, Dances, Music, Significance

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Debagada Police Seize 332 kg Ganja from Abandoned West Bengal Truck
Pragativadiyesterday
Village church attack raises West Bengal silence concerns
Matters India3 days ago
Folk Arts of West Bengal, Dances, Music, Significance
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Low pressure likely over Bay of Bengal on Sep 11, heavy rain expected in parts of WB
The New Indian Express9 days ago

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People often ask about Parasuli

What is the pincode of Parasuli?

The pincode of Parasuli, Sankrail block, Jhargram district, West Bengal is 721516. The post office is Lalgarh (West Midnapore).

Which post office delivers to Parasuli?

Mail for Parasuli is delivered through Lalgarh (West Midnapore) post office, pincode 721516, in Sankrail block, Jhargram district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Parasuli located?

Parasuli is a village in Sankrail block of Jhargram district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Parasuli as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Parasuli village has a population of 263 across 67 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Parasuli?

The current sarpanch of Parasuli gram panchayat is DIPAK BAISHNAB.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Parasuli in?

Parasuli falls under the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency (PC #33) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Parasuli in?

Parasuli falls under the Gopiballavpur assembly constituency (AC #221) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Parasuli?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Parasuli village is 77.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Parasuli?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Parasuli village is 992 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Parasuli?

12 schemes currently match residents of Parasuli, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Parasuli from Jhargram district centre?

Parasuli is approximately 23 km (straight-line) from the centre of Jhargram district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Parasuli?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Parasuli village is 341317.

Which is the nearest town to Parasuli?

Sabra (population 16,280, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 39 km from Parasuli in a straight line.

How big is Parasuli compared to other villages in Sankrail block?

Parasuli ranks 160 of 287 villages in Sankrail block by Census 2011 population (263 residents).

How far is Parasuli from Kolkata?

Parasuli is about 128 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 166 km.

How far is Parasuli from Hyderabad?

Parasuli is about 1057 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1374 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Parasuli?

Khemasuli is the nearest railway station to Parasuli, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Parasuli?

Dhobi Ghat Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Parasuli, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Parasuli?

Bhangagarh RH is the nearest hospital or health centre to Parasuli, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Parasuli?

Axis Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Parasuli, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Parasuli?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Parasuli, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Who is the MLA of Parasuli?

Parasuli falls under Gopiballavpur assembly constituency (AC 221). The sitting MLA is Rajesh Mahata (BJP).

Who is the MP for Parasuli?

Parasuli is in Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kalipada Soren (Trinamool Congress).

What is the population of Parasuli in 2026?

Parasuli is estimated at 294 people in 2026, up about 12% from 263 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Parasuli in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Parasuli in Jhargram district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Parasuli?

DIPAK BAISHNAB is the sarpanch of Parasuli gram panchayat, Sankrail block. See the sarpanch list of Sankrail block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)