Filkabad - Garkha, Saran

Filkabad is a village situated in the Garkha subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garkha and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Mirpur Juara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Filkabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Filkabad is 234423. The village covers a total geographical area of 326.98 hectares and falls under the 841302 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Filkabad

As per Census 2011, Filkabad village has a total population of 3,605 people, consisting of 1,835 males and 1,770 females. The village has 442 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 635 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,808 literate and 1,797 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Filkabad are given below:

Nearby Villages of Filkabad

Filkabad 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 Filkabad

Filkabad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Goldinganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Filkabad is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Filkabad is about 18 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 Filkabad

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

Health Facilities in Filkabad

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

FAQs about Filkabad