Futkel - Usur, Bijapur

Futkel is a village situated in the Usur tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Usur and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Putkel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Futkel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Futkel is 450892. The village covers a total geographical area of 993.52 hectares and falls under the 494447 pincode. Dantewada is the nearest town, located about 165 km away.

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

Population of Futkel

According to the 2011 Census, Futkel village had a total population of 748 people, including 353 males and 395 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 1,119 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 19.45%, with male literacy at 27.52% and female literacy at 12.04%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Futkel

Futkel 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 Futkel

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Futkel. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dantewada to Futkel is about 165 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Futkel is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Futkel

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

Health Facilities in Futkel

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

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