Phakuli - Chapra, Saran

Phakuli is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chapra and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Fakuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phakuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phakuli is 233603. The village covers a total geographical area of 299 hectares and falls under the 841316 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Phakuli

According to the 2011 Census, Phakuli village had a total population of 6,122 people, including 3,181 males and 2,941 females, living in 905 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.78%, with male literacy at 91.00% and female literacy at 71.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 745.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population6,1223,1812,941
Child Population (0–6 yrs)808424384
Scheduled Castes (SC)745398347
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population4,3462,5091,837
Illiterate Population1,7766721,104

Nearby Villages of Phakuli

Phakuli 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)
MusehriSouth-West1.23 km
Siram ChakSouth1.41 km
AuliSouth-West2.09 km
KaringaSouth-West2.49 km
SalempurWest2.67 km
JakhuaWest2.77 km
TurkauliaNorth2.86 km
HasanpurwaEast2.87 km
JamunaEast2.93 km
RatanpuraSouth-East2.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Phakuli

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Phakuli. The nearest railway station is Chhapra Jn, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Phakuli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Phakuli is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phakuli

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

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

Health Facilities in Phakuli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Phakuli

Where is Phakuli located?

Phakuli village is located in Chapra Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Phakuli?

The Gram Panchayat of Phakuli is Fakuli.

What is the pincode of Phakuli?

The pincode of Phakuli is 841316.

What is the population of Phakuli?

Phakuli had a total population of 6,122, including 3,181 males and 2,941 females.

How many households are there in Phakuli?

Phakuli had 905 households.

What is the literacy rate in Phakuli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Phakuli was 81.78%. Male literacy was 91.00% and female literacy was 71.84%.