Phag - Goh, Aurangabad

Phag is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Fag serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phag village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phag is 252863. The village covers a total geographical area of 261 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Daud Nagar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Phag village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Phag

According to the 2011 Census, Phag village had a total population of 2,638 people, including 1,353 males and 1,285 females, living in 430 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.02%, with male literacy at 80.35% and female literacy at 55.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 669.

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

Nearby Villages of Phag

Phag 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 Phag

Phag is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daud Nagar to Phag is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Phag is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phag

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

Health Facilities in Phag

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

FAQs about Phag