Phasko Village - 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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Phasko village has a total population of 2,458 people, consisting of 1,244 males and 1,214 females. The village has 457 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 508 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 940 literate and 1,518 illiterate residents. Additionally, 60 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 73 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Phasko are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 2,458 1,244 1,214
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 508 259 249
Scheduled Castes (SC) 60 26 34
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 73 41 32
Literate Population 940 699 241
Illiterate Population 1,518 545 973

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
KarandiSouth1.76 km
RangamatiNorth2.08 km
ManpurSouth-East2.10 km
ArshaSouth-West2.23 km
KudagaraEast2.28 km
TumbaWest2.57 km
KanchanpurSouth-East2.99 km
KhedadiWest3.12 km
DetanarSouth3.17 km
GourangdiSouth-East3.26 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Phasko

Where is Phasko located?

Phasko village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Phasko?

The Gram Panchayat of Phasko is Arsha.

What is the pincode of Phasko?

The pincode of Phasko is 723201.

What is the population of Phasko?

Phasko has a total population of 2,458, including 1,244 males and 1,214 females.

How many households are there in Phasko?

There are 457 households in Phasko.

What is the literacy rate in Phasko?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Phasko is 38.24%. Male literacy is 56.19% and female literacy is 19.85%.