Pharasara - Boden, Nuapada

Pharasara is a village situated in the Boden tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boden and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Farsara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pharasara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pharasara is 422103. The village covers a total geographical area of 723 hectares and falls under the 766111 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Pharasara

According to the 2011 Census, Pharasara village had a total population of 2,510 people, including 1,266 males and 1,244 females, living in 710 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.84%, with male literacy at 70.92% and female literacy at 38.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 160, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,271.

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

Nearby Villages of Pharasara

Pharasara 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 Pharasara

Pharasara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Pharasara is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Pharasara is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pharasara

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

Health Facilities in Pharasara

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

FAQs about Pharasara