Parhat - Singhia, Samastipur

Parhat is a village situated in the Singhia subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Singhia and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Keontahar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parhat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parhat is 237244. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 848209 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Parhat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rosera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Samastipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Parhat

According to the 2011 Census, Parhat village had a total population of 3,037 people, including 1,546 males and 1,491 females, living in 559 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.85%, with male literacy at 51.80% and female literacy at 27.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 969, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Parhat

Parhat 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 Parhat

Parhat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baraipura Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Parhat is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Parhat is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parhat

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

Health Facilities in Parhat

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

FAQs about Parhat