Pharhi - Narpatganj, Araria

Pharhi is a village situated in the Narpatganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narpatganj and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Pharahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pharhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pharhi is 221520. The village covers a total geographical area of 847 hectares and falls under the 854335 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Pharhi

According to the 2011 Census, Pharhi village had a total population of 5,079 people, including 2,617 males and 2,462 females, living in 1,095 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.58%, with male literacy at 59.67% and female literacy at 36.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,303.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Pharhi

Pharhi 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 Pharhi

Pharhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bathnaha, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Pharhi is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Pharhi 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 Pharhi

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

Health Facilities in Pharhi

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

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