“Parpodi,” also known as “Raja Parpodi,” (Hindi: परपोड़ी) is a town and a Nagar Panchayat in the Bemetara district of Chhattisgarh, India.[1] The town is situated in the district of Bemetara in the state of Chhattisgarh, India. It has a small population and has been declared a “Nagar Panchayat” of the Bemetara district.

Situated along the Durg-Kabirdham road, the town is easily accessible by road from the city of Bemetara /Durg/Raipur , which was the ancient citadel of the Gondwana dynasty, is known for being a historical, religious, and cultural venue. According to popular legend, the name of the town was given after the name of the last Zamindar aunt “Parmeshwari Devi.” Most of Parpodi is rigid ground.

On May 28, 2013 Parpodi became a Nagar Panchayat with district headquarters at BEMETARA itself but formally this town is under of Durg District, it is now in the Bemetara district. The town is under Saja assembly, and Mr. Labachand Bafna is the current MLA of the area. Since January 1, 2012 Parpodi has been under the administration of the Bemetara district of Chhattisgarh.[2]