Phul Chak - Chapra, Saran

Phul Chak is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chapra and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Chirand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phul Chak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phul Chak is 233670. The village covers a total geographical area of 62 hectares and falls under the 841211 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Phul Chak

As per Census 2011, Phul Chak village has a total population of 1,592 people, consisting of 858 males and 734 females. The village has 236 households and a sex ratio of 855 females per 1,000 males. There are 285 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 743 literate and 849 illiterate residents. Additionally, 285 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Phul Chak are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,592858734
Child Population (0–6 yrs)285160125
Scheduled Castes (SC)285153132
Literate Population743461282
Illiterate Population849397452

Nearby Villages of Phul Chak

Phul Chak 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)
ChirandSouth0.91 km
Chak HajiEast1.01 km
Chak JamaliEast1.06 km
BadalpuraNorth-West1.11 km
DharampuraNorth1.37 km
DariyawganjWest1.58 km
MaharajganjNorth-West2.00 km
DaftarpurEast2.25 km
Manupur ManjhanNorth-East2.43 km
ShukulpuraNorth-West2.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Phul Chak

Phul Chak is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Goldinganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Phul Chak is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Phul Chak is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phul Chak

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Phul Chak

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Phul Chak 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Phul Chak

Where is Phul Chak located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Phul Chak?

The Gram Panchayat of Phul Chak is Chirand.

What is the pincode of Phul Chak?

The pincode of Phul Chak is 841211.

What is the population of Phul Chak?

Phul Chak has a total population of 1,592, including 858 males and 734 females.

How many households are there in Phul Chak?

There are 236 households in Phul Chak.

What is the literacy rate in Phul Chak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Phul Chak is 46.67%. Male literacy is 53.73% and female literacy is 38.42%.