Phulghara

Phulghara is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.1km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Phulghara village. As per 2009 stats, Boaldar is the gram panchayat of Phulghara village.

Here you can discover what makes Phulghara unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Phulghara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Phulghara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Phulghara is 311123. The village spans a total geographical area of 139.61 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733102. Balurghat is nearest town to Phulghara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Phulghara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Phulghara

Population of Phulghara

According to the 2011 Census, Phulghara has a total population of about 842, with approximately 434 males and 408 females. The sex ratio is around 940 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 69 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 60 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 483. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.51%, with male literacy at about 71.89% and female literacy near 60.78%. There are around 212 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Phulghara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Phulghara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Phulghara. As per the 2011 stats, Phulghara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Phulghara

Knowing the nearby villages of Phulghara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Phulghara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Phulghara