Phulbari - Bahadurganj, Kishanganj

Phulbari is a village situated in the Bahadurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahadurganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Bhatabari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phulbari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phulbari is 222720. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Phulbari

According to the 2011 Census, Phulbari village had a total population of 1,386 people, including 611 males and 775 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 1,268 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.47%, with male literacy at 65.38% and female literacy at 39.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.

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

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kishanganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Phulbari is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Phulbari is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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