Phulhar

Phulhar is a village located in Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Islampur (tehsildar office) and 78.8km away from district headquarter Raiganj. As per 2009 stats, Panditpota Ii is the gram panchayat of Phulhar village.

Here you can discover what makes Phulhar unique in its vibrant Islampur-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Phulhar’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 Phulhar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Phulhar is 309030. The village spans a total geographical area of 82.15 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733207. Islampur is nearest town to Phulhar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

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

Google Map of Phulhar

Population of Phulhar

According to the 2011 Census, Phulhar has a total population of about 621, with approximately 314 males and 307 females. The sex ratio is around 977 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 129 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 110 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 35.10%, with male literacy at about 41.72% and female literacy near 28.34%. There are around 117 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Phulhar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Phulhar

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

Nearby Villages of Phulhar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Phulhar