Phenglas - Raghopur, Supaul

Phenglas is a village situated in the Raghopur subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raghopur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Supaul. Finglash serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phenglas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phenglas is 221141. The village covers a total geographical area of 480 hectares and falls under the 852111 pincode. Birpur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Phenglas

According to the 2011 Census, Phenglas village had a total population of 5,092 people, including 2,679 males and 2,413 females, living in 913 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.20%, with male literacy at 78.38% and female literacy at 48.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 449.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Phenglas

Phenglas 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 Phenglas

Phenglas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lalitgram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birpur to Phenglas is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Supaul to Phenglas is about 40 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 Phenglas

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

Health Facilities in Phenglas

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

FAQs about Phenglas