Phulbari - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Phulbari is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 90.2 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Matikunda-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phulbari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phulbari is 309000. The village covers a total geographical area of 498.56 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Phulbari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Phulbari

According to the 2011 Census, Phulbari village had a total population of 5,134 people, including 2,677 males and 2,457 females, living in 943 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.78%, with male literacy at 61.23% and female literacy at 51.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 451, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Phulbari

Phulbari 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 Phulbari

Phulbari 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 Aluabari Road, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Phulbari is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Phulbari is about 90.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phulbari

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

Health Facilities in Phulbari

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

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