Pharka Village
Pharka is a revenue village in Sabour block, Bhagalpur district, Bihar. It had a population of 7,305 in 1,428 households (Census 2011).
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7,305 souls. 1,428 homes.
Sabour block, Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
Pharka today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹2,000Bihpur APMC · 15 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹1,500Bihpur APMC · 15 Nov 2026
- Cabbage₹2,000Bihpur APMC · 15 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Pharka (फरका), Sabour block, Bhagalpur!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Pharka
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Pharka at a glance
Pharka is one of the larger villages of Sabour block — 3rd of 46 by population, with 7,305 people in 1,428 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 72.1%, above Bhagalpur district's 59.9% (Sabour block: 67.7%), while the sex ratio was 869 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 880. It falls under Farka gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 813210, served by Pharka post office. The village covers 325 hectares — about 3.3 km², or roughly 2,248 people per km² (Census 2011).
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Sabour Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 3 self-help groups with 23 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Pharka is in the Farka (फरका) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Farka
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Pharka compares
By population, Pharka ranks #3 of 46 inhabited villages in Sabour block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Pharka ranks
| Ranked by | Pharka | In Bhagalpur district | In Bihar | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 7,305 | 64 of 965 | 2,156 of 39,073 (tied)above 94% | 1,306 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 1,428 | 63 of 965 | 2,036 of 39,073 (tied)above 95% | 246 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 72.1% | 186 of 965 | 7,735 of 39,071 (tied)above 80% | 60.9% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 869 per 1,000 males | 600 of 965 (tied) | 32,532 of 39,052 (tied)above 16% | 883 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.12 per household | 597 of 965 (tied) | 27,552 of 39,073 (tied)above 29% | 5.26 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 2,247.7 per km² | 251 of 961 | 4,789 of 38,451above 88% | 1,296.5 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 23.2% | 896 of 965 (tied) | 35,786 of 39,073 (tied)above 8% | 31.9% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Pharka
In Bhagalpur district
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- NagaraNaugachhia, Bhagalpur7,656 people · 69.3% literate · 853 per 1,000 · 5.18 per householdCompare →
- GobrainShahkund, Bhagalpur8,106 people · 69.3% literate · 859 per 1,000 · 5.34 per householdCompare →
- Dharampur RattiBihpur, Bhagalpur5,440 people · 68.9% literate · 877 per 1,000 · 4.90 per householdCompare →
- BaijaniJagdishpur, Bhagalpur5,270 people · 67.7% literate · 867 per 1,000 · 5.24 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Bihar
- Madhopur KarariParbatta, Khagaria6,540 people · 71.0% literate · 870 per 1,000 · 5.07 per householdCompare →
- ItwaDharhara, Munger6,367 people · 71.2% literate · 868 per 1,000 · 5.13 per householdCompare →
- MajhauliaSakra, Muzaffarpur8,469 people · 71.9% literate · 869 per 1,000 · 4.98 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Pharka had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 813210
Post office: Pharka
Other villages in Sabour block
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 7,305Census 2011
- Male / female
- 3,908 / 3,397
- Households
- 1,428
- People per home
- 5.1
- Literacy rate
- 72.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 1,696
- Work participation
- 23.2%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Pharka on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Pharka. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Pharka · 25.2628° N, 87.1261° E
Electoral profile
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Pharka
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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Essential services & places near Pharka
Pharka isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Sabour block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices462 in Bhagalpur district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
NH-80,MAIN ROAD,SABOUR, DISTT. - BHAGALPUR BIHAR 813210
Bank · No map location — listed by district
HDFC BANK LTD., SINGH HOUSE,SABOUR BHAG ALPUR ROAD, SABOUR, BHAGALPUR BIHAR 813205
Bank · No map location — listed by district
ASHA MADHAV COMPLEX CHHOTI HAT SABOUR SABOUR PIN 813210
Hospitals & clinics246 in Bhagalpur district
Schools & anganwadis11 in Bhagalpur district
Colleges & universities10 in Bhagalpur district
Police & fire stations4 in Bhagalpur district
Temples21 in Bhagalpur district
Temple
Adbhut Hanuman Mandir, Bhikhanpur, Bhagalpur
Temple
Temple
Mosques4 in Bhagalpur district
Other places of worship1 in Bhagalpur district
Transport34 in Bhagalpur district
Agriculture services1 in Bhagalpur district
Community places12 in Bhagalpur district
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People often ask about Pharka
Where is Pharka located?
Pharka is a village in Sabour block of Bhagalpur district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Pharka in?
Pharka is in Bhagalpur district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Pharka belong to?
Pharka comes under the Farka gram panchayat.
How is Pharka written in the local script?
Pharka is written फरका.
What is the pincode of Pharka?
The pincode of Pharka, Sabour, Bhagalpur is 813210.
What is the population of Pharka?
As per the 2011 Census, Pharka had a population of 7,305 (3,908 males and 3,397 females).
How many households are there in Pharka?
Pharka had 1,428 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Pharka?
Pharka covers about 325 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Pharka?
The literacy rate of Pharka was 72.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Pharka?
Pharka had 869 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which development block is Pharka in?
Pharka is in the Sabour development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Pharka?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pharka is 239359 and its Census 2011 village code is 239359.
Which villages are near Pharka?
Villages near Pharka include Ismail Pur (within ~8 km), Sabour (CT) (about 8.5 km), Kharik (about 17 km), Babhania (about 17 km), Bathani (about 17 km).
What is the population of Pharka in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Pharka's Census 2011 population of 7,305 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 9,280 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Pharka?
The sarpanch of Pharka has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 8.6 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Bhagalpur district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 15 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Bihpur APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | Bihpur APMC | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Bihpur APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Bihpur APMC | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Bhagalpur APMC | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Bhagalpur APMC | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Papaya(Raw) | Bhagalpur APMC | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Raddish | Bihpur APMC | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Pharka's shops. Best mandi price near Pharka →
Official dataAgmarknet, 15 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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