Phent - Basopatti, Madhubani

Phent is a village situated in the Basopatti subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basopatti and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Phent village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phent is 219924. The village covers a total geographical area of 387.02 hectares and falls under the 847225 pincode. Jainagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Phent

According to the 2011 Census, Phent village had a total population of 5,005 people, including 2,644 males and 2,361 females, living in 1,059 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.56%, with male literacy at 75.55% and female literacy at 58.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 957, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Phent

Phent 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 Phent

Phent 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 Jaynagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jainagar to Phent is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Phent is about 32 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 Phent

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

Health Facilities in Phent

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

FAQs about Phent