Phasko

Phasko is a village located in Arsha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.7km away from sub-district headquarter Sirkabad (tehsildar office) and 21.6km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Arsha is the gram panchayat of Phasko village.

Here you can discover what makes Phasko unique in its vibrant Arsha-Puruliya region. You’ll see Phasko’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 Phasko

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Phasko is 331194. The village spans a total geographical area of 349.65 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723201. Bokaro is nearest town to Phasko village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 63km away.

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

Google Map of Phasko

Population of Phasko

According to the 2011 Census, Phasko has a total population of about 2,458, with approximately 1,244 males and 1,214 females. The sex ratio is around 975 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 508 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 60 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 73. The overall literacy rate is approximately 38.24%, with male literacy at about 56.19% and female literacy near 19.85%. There are around 457 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Phasko's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Phasko

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

Nearby Villages of Phasko

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Phasko