Phaphuadi - Gobindpur, Dhanbad

Phaphuadi is a village situated in the Gobindpur subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gobindpur and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Murgabani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phaphuadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phaphuadi is 361830. The village covers a total geographical area of 247 hectares and falls under the 828109 pincode.

Phaphuadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sindri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhanbad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Phaphuadi

According to the 2011 Census, Phaphuadi village had a total population of 757 people, including 388 males and 369 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.32%, with male literacy at 81.85% and female literacy at 55.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 152.

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

Nearby Villages of Phaphuadi

Phaphuadi 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 Phaphuadi

Phaphuadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhota Ambana, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Phaphuadi is about 15 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 Phaphuadi

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

Health Facilities in Phaphuadi

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

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