Phuchti Khurd - Ekma, Saran

Phuchti Khurd is a village situated in the Ekma subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ekma and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Panchua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phuchti Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phuchti Khurd is 233317. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 841220 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Phuchti Khurd village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Phuchti Khurd

As per Census 2011, Phuchti Khurd village has a total population of 1,483 people, consisting of 692 males and 791 females. The village has 281 households and a sex ratio of 1,143 females per 1,000 males. There are 258 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 739 literate and 744 illiterate residents. Additionally, 185 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 92 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Phuchti Khurd are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,483692791
Child Population (0–6 yrs)258127131
Scheduled Castes (SC)18585100
Scheduled Tribes (ST)924448
Literate Population739420319
Illiterate Population744272472

Nearby Villages of Phuchti Khurd

Phuchti Khurd 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)
Chak MiraNorth-East0.45 km
ManikpurEast1.16 km
PachuaSouth1.92 km
RahiaNorth-West1.94 km
Phuchti KalanEast2.05 km
BhodsaSouth-West2.12 km
GhaziapurSouth-West2.49 km
Chak IslamEast2.52 km
DalpatpurNorth2.54 km
LeruaNorth-West2.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Phuchti Khurd

Phuchti Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahendranath, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Phuchti Khurd is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Phuchti Khurd is about 39 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 Phuchti Khurd

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

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

Health Facilities in Phuchti Khurd

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Phuchti Khurd 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 >10 km

FAQs about Phuchti Khurd

Where is Phuchti Khurd located?

Phuchti Khurd village is located in Ekma Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Phuchti Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Phuchti Khurd is Panchua.

What is the pincode of Phuchti Khurd?

The pincode of Phuchti Khurd is 841220.

What is the population of Phuchti Khurd?

Phuchti Khurd has a total population of 1,483, including 692 males and 791 females.

How many households are there in Phuchti Khurd?

There are 281 households in Phuchti Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Phuchti Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Phuchti Khurd is 49.83%. Male literacy is 60.69% and female literacy is 40.33%.