Phulwaria - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Phulwaria is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Nautanwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phulwaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phulwaria is 216612. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.13 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Phulwaria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narkatiaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Phulwaria

As per Census 2011, Phulwaria village has a total population of 2,385 people, consisting of 1,227 males and 1,158 females. The village has 532 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 605 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 811 literate and 1,574 illiterate residents. Additionally, 309 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 32 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3851,2271,158
Child Population (0–6 yrs)605310295
Scheduled Castes (SC)309164145
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321715
Literate Population811521290
Illiterate Population1,574706868

Nearby Villages of Phulwaria

Phulwaria 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TarhatiaSouth1.19 km
DhobahaWest1.70 km
SakhuaniaNorth-East2.01 km
PurainiaEast2.07 km
PachamwaNorth2.15 km
InarwaSouth-East2.21 km
DhaarahwaSouth2.74 km
ChampapurSouth-West2.75 km
KesariaNorth-West3.13 km
PadmaulNorth-East3.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Phulwaria

Public transport in the Phulwaria is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gokhula, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Phulwaria is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Phulwaria is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phulwaria

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Phulwaria

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Phulwaria

Where is Phulwaria located?

Phulwaria village is located in Narkatiaganj Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Phulwaria?

The Gram Panchayat of Phulwaria is Nautanwa.

What is the pincode of Phulwaria?

The pincode of Phulwaria is 845453.

What is the population of Phulwaria?

Phulwaria has a total population of 2,385, including 1,227 males and 1,158 females.

How many households are there in Phulwaria?

There are 532 households in Phulwaria.

What is the literacy rate in Phulwaria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Phulwaria is 34.00%. Male literacy is 42.46% and female literacy is 25.04%.