Phakuli - Panapur, Saran

Phakuli is a village situated in the Panapur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Panapur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Mahmad Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phakuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phakuli is 232931. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 841424 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Phakuli

According to the 2011 Census, Phakuli village had a total population of 1,780 people, including 917 males and 863 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.91%, with male literacy at 56.08% and female literacy at 39.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 225.

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 Population1,780917863
Child Population (0–6 yrs)321177144
Scheduled Castes (SC)22512897
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population699415284
Illiterate Population1,081502579

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)
Rampur KharauniNorth-East1.09 km
PanapurNorth-West1.24 km
BakwaSouth-West1.45 km
MoriaEast1.69 km
TurkiNorth2.01 km
JipuraNorth-East2.02 km
LauaSouth-East2.28 km
PipraSouth-East2.52 km
DumriSouth-West2.78 km
MahammadpurNorth-East2.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Phakuli

Phakuli 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 Masrakh, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >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 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Phakuli is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. 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 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Phakuli

Where is Phakuli located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Phakuli?

The Gram Panchayat of Phakuli is Mahmad Pur.

What is the pincode of Phakuli?

The pincode of Phakuli is 841424.

What is the population of Phakuli?

Phakuli had a total population of 1,780, including 917 males and 863 females.

How many households are there in Phakuli?

Phakuli had 313 households.

What is the literacy rate in Phakuli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Phakuli was 47.91%. Male literacy was 56.08% and female literacy was 39.50%.