Pheko

Pheko is a village located in Jhargram subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Jhargram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Pheko village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Chandri is the gram panchayat of Pheko village.

Here you can discover what makes Pheko unique in its vibrant Jhargram-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Pheko’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 Pheko

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pheko is 339906. The village spans a total geographical area of 21.91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721507. Jhargram is nearest town to Pheko village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pheko 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 Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pheko

Population of Pheko

According to the 2011 Census, Pheko has a total population of about 137, with approximately 67 males and 70 females. The sex ratio is around 1044 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 21 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.18%, with male literacy at about 80.60% and female literacy near 70.00%. There are around 32 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pheko's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pheko

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

Nearby Villages of Pheko

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

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