Phasko - Arsha, Purulia

Phasko is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.7 km from Sirkabad and around 21.6 km from Purulia. Arsha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phasko village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phasko is 331194. The village covers a total geographical area of 349.65 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

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

Population of Phasko

According to the 2011 Census, Phasko village had a total population of 2,458 people, including 1,244 males and 1,214 females, living in 457 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.21%, with male literacy at 70.96% and female literacy at 24.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Phasko

Phasko 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 Phasko

Phasko is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chas Road, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Phasko is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Phasko is about 21.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phasko

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

Health Facilities in Phasko

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

FAQs about Phasko