Phulhar - Harlakhi, Madhubani

Phulhar is a village situated in the Harlakhi subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harlakhi and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Phulhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phulhar is 219873. The village covers a total geographical area of 407.9 hectares and falls under the 847240 pincode. Jainagar is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Phulhar

According to the 2011 Census, Phulhar village had a total population of 5,638 people, including 2,924 males and 2,714 females, living in 1,177 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.67%, with male literacy at 65.24% and female literacy at 41.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 695, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) 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 Phulhar

Phulhar 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 Phulhar

Phulhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaynagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jainagar to Phulhar is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Phulhar is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phulhar

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

Health Facilities in Phulhar

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

FAQs about Phulhar