Phulghara - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Phulghara is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Boaldar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phulghara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phulghara is 311123. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.61 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Phulghara

According to the 2011 Census, Phulghara village had a total population of 842 people, including 434 males and 408 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.45%, with male literacy at 78.00% and female literacy at 66.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 483.

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

Nearby Villages of Phulghara

Phulghara 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 Phulghara

Public transport in the Phulghara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 2.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Phulghara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Phulghara is about 8.3 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phulghara

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

Health Facilities in Phulghara

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

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