Fakuli - Dighwara, Saran

Fakuli is a village situated in the Dighwara subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dighwara and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Haraji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fakuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fakuli is 234465. The village covers a total geographical area of 58 hectares and falls under the 841207 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Fakuli

According to the 2011 Census, Fakuli village had a total population of 1,821 people, including 908 males and 913 females, living in 321 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.18%, with male literacy at 89.55% and female literacy at 68.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 244.

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 Population1,821908913
Child Population (0–6 yrs)260133127
Scheduled Castes (SC)244126118
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,236694542
Illiterate Population585214371

Nearby Villages of Fakuli

Fakuli 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)
ChhotamiNorth-East1.27 km
PakauliaSouth-West1.32 km
HarajiSouth-East1.41 km
RahimapurNorth-East1.55 km
DeuriaNorth-West1.60 km
PartappurNorth-East1.76 km
MathurapurSouth-West1.92 km
Bodha ChhapraSouth2.23 km
KamalpurEast2.36 km
PanchpatiaNorth-West2.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Fakuli

Fakuli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Awatar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Fakuli is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Fakuli is about 27 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 Fakuli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Fakuli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Fakuli 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 Fakuli

Where is Fakuli located?

Fakuli village is located in Dighwara Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Fakuli?

The Gram Panchayat of Fakuli is Haraji.

What is the pincode of Fakuli?

The pincode of Fakuli is 841207.

What is the population of Fakuli?

Fakuli had a total population of 1,821, including 908 males and 913 females.

How many households are there in Fakuli?

Fakuli had 321 households.

What is the literacy rate in Fakuli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Fakuli was 79.18%. Male literacy was 89.55% and female literacy was 68.96%.