Phulhar - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Phulhar is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 78.8 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Panditpota-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phulhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phulhar is 309030. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.15 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Phulhar 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 Phulhar

As per Census 2011, Phulhar village has a total population of 621 people, consisting of 314 males and 307 females. The village has 117 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 218 literate and 403 illiterate residents. Additionally, 110 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Phulhar

Phulhar 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 Phulhar

Phulhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunjaria, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Phulhar is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Phulhar is about 78.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phulhar

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

Health Facilities in Phulhar

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

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