Pharsama - Basia, Gumla

Pharsama is a village situated in the Basia subdivision of Gumla district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basiya and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Gumla. Kumhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pharsama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pharsama is 375899. The village covers a total geographical area of 461 hectares and falls under the 835207 pincode.

Pharsama village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sisai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lohardaga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pharsama

As per Census 2011, Pharsama village has a total population of 630 people, consisting of 296 males and 334 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 1,128 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 366 literate and 264 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 543 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population630296334
Child Population (0–6 yrs)925141
Scheduled Castes (SC)482127
Scheduled Tribes (ST)543258285
Literate Population366200166
Illiterate Population26496168

Nearby Villages of Pharsama

Pharsama 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)
GhunseraNorth-East1.74 km
LotwaSouth2.56 km
KumhariWest2.66 km
BanagutuSouth-West2.98 km
KarichuanSouth-East3.16 km
BanaiNorth3.56 km
SonmerSouth-West3.95 km
RamjariNorth-West4.47 km
JakjorSouth4.77 km
KajraEast4.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pharsama

Pharsama is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pokla, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Gumla to Pharsama 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 Pharsama

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

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

Health Facilities in Pharsama

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pharsama 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Pharsama

Where is Pharsama located?

Pharsama village is located in Basia Subdivision, Gumla district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pharsama?

The Gram Panchayat of Pharsama is Kumhari.

What is the pincode of Pharsama?

The pincode of Pharsama is 835207.

What is the population of Pharsama?

Pharsama has a total population of 630, including 296 males and 334 females.

How many households are there in Pharsama?

There are 124 households in Pharsama.

What is the literacy rate in Pharsama?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pharsama is 58.10%. Male literacy is 67.57% and female literacy is 49.70%.