Pharenga - Nimdih, Saraikela Kharsawan

Pharenga is a village situated in the Nimdih subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 17 km from Nimdih and around 58 km from Seraikela-kharsawan. Chaliyama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pharenga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pharenga is 379083. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.94 hectares and falls under the 833104 pincode. Jamsedhpur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Pharenga

According to the 2011 Census, Pharenga village had a total population of 543 people, including 285 males and 258 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.60%, with male literacy at 80.89% and female literacy at 52.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 209.

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

Nearby Villages of Pharenga

Pharenga 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 Pharenga

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Pharenga. The nearest railway station is Nimdih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Seraikela-kharsawan to Pharenga is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pharenga

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

Health Facilities in Pharenga

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

FAQs about Pharenga