Yurong Paru is a part of the Karasabai sub-district. It is located in South Pakaraimas Region 9. Yurong Paru is a small Amerindian village located in South Pakaraimas region 9. This community is accessible by land. It has a population of approximately 375, whose main source income comes from agriculture. They primary products sold are meat (beef and pork) and cassava. The village has a primary school, health hut and teachers quarters.
| COMMUNITY PROFILE | |
|---|---|
| Name | Yurong Paru |
| Satellite/s | Chillibar |
| Region | 9 |
| Area of Land | - |
| Titled/Untitled | Titled |
| Name of Current Toshao (2012) | Shev Narine Cyprian |
| Name of Former Toshao | Reginald Francis |
| Total Number of Councillors | 8 |
| Number of CSO’s | 4 |
| DEMOGRAPHICS | |
| Total Population | 375 |
| Number of households | 45 |
| 1 st Language | Makushi |
| 2 nd Language | English |
| Religion | Christian |
| Means of communication | Village Radio |
| Types of transportation | ATB |
| Nearest Town/Main Village for Transportation | Karasabai District |
| Monkey Mountain | |
| Lethem | |
| Source of Water Supply | Creek |
| Major economic activities | Subsistence farming |
| Cattle Rearing | |
| SCHOOL | |
| Name of Nursery School | Yurong Paru Primary class |
| Number of Nursery School Students | 65 |
| Name of Primary School | Yurong Paru Primary School |
| Number of Primary School Students | 140 |
| Name of Secondary School | Yurong Paru Secondary class |
| Number of Secondary School Students | 20 |
| HEALTH FACILITY | |
| Type of Health Facility | Health Post |
| Health Personnel | 1 Community Health Worker |
| OTHER MAIN BUILDINGS | |
| Community Shop, Village Office’ Multipurpose Building | |
| GROUPS | |
| Sports Club | |
| Church Group | |
| Women’s Group |