Farashpur - Karai Parsurai, Nalanda

Farashpur is a village situated in the Karai Parsurai subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karai Parsurai and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Goundu Bigha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Farashpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Farashpur is 244161. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 801302 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Farashpur

As per Census 2011, Farashpur village has a total population of 1,017 people, consisting of 528 males and 489 females. The village has 162 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 160 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 546 literate and 471 illiterate residents. Additionally, 162 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Farashpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Farashpur

Farashpur 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 Farashpur

Farashpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamta, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Farashpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Farashpur is about 40 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 Farashpur

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

Health Facilities in Farashpur

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

FAQs about Farashpur