Phulbari - Kursakatta, Araria

Phulbari is a village situated in the Kursakatta subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kursakatta and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Jagir Parasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phulbari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phulbari is 221938. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 854331 pincode. Farbesganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Phulbari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Phulbari

As per Census 2011, Phulbari village has a total population of 843 people, consisting of 437 males and 406 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 169 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 310 literate and 533 illiterate residents. Additionally, 562 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Phulbari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Phulbari

Phulbari is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Phulbari

Phulbari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Forbesganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farbesganj to Phulbari is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Phulbari is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phulbari

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Phulbari village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Phulbari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Phulbari village are given below:

FAQs about Phulbari