Phalashpur - Pingla, Paschim Medinipur

Phalashpur is a village situated in the Pingla subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Jamna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phalashpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phalashpur is 342582. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.23 hectares and falls under the 721140 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Phalashpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pingla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghatal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Phalashpur

According to the 2011 Census, Phalashpur village had a total population of 243 people, including 122 males and 121 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.06%, with male literacy at 96.33% and female literacy at 91.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Phalashpur

Phalashpur 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 Phalashpur

Phalashpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balichak, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Phalashpur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phalashpur

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

Health Facilities in Phalashpur

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

FAQs about Phalashpur