Pharusha - Bijaipur, Gopalganj

Pharusha is a village situated in the Bijaipur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijaipur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Nautan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pharusha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pharusha is 229918. The village covers a total geographical area of 108 hectares and falls under the 841508 pincode. Katia is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Pharusha

According to the 2011 Census, Pharusha village had a total population of 1,210 people, including 601 males and 609 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.09%, with male literacy at 80.31% and female literacy at 54.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Pharusha

Pharusha 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 Pharusha

Pharusha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhatni Jn, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katia to Pharusha is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Pharusha is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pharusha

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

Health Facilities in Pharusha

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

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