Fulnar Village - Dantewada, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Fulnar is a village situated in the Dantewada tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Dantewada, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Phulnar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fulnar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fulnar is 450066. The village covers a total geographical area of 1408.06 hectares and falls under the 494449 pincode. Dantewada is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Fulnar

As per Census 2011, Fulnar village has a total population of 920 people, consisting of 426 males and 494 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 1,159 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 239 literate and 681 illiterate residents. Additionally, 767 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 920 426 494
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 147 72 75
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 767 358 409
Literate Population 239 154 85
Illiterate Population 681 272 409

Nearby Villages of Fulnar

Fulnar 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
BadegodreSouth-West2.24 km
MatenarWest3.34 km
MuskelEast3.72 km
ChitaloorNorth-West3.79 km
JaramNorth-East4.00 km
GadapalSouth5.20 km
PondumNorth5.50 km
MendoliEast6.21 km
MurkiWest6.43 km
BaloodNorth-West6.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Fulnar

Public transport in the Fulnar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dabpal, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.3 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dantewada to Fulnar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fulnar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Fulnar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Fulnar

Where is Fulnar located?

Fulnar village is located in Dantewada Tehsil, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Fulnar?

The Gram Panchayat of Fulnar is Phulnar.

What is the pincode of Fulnar?

The pincode of Fulnar is 494449.

What is the population of Fulnar?

Fulnar has a total population of 920, including 426 males and 494 females.

How many households are there in Fulnar?

There are 210 households in Fulnar.

What is the literacy rate in Fulnar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Fulnar is 25.98%. Male literacy is 36.15% and female literacy is 17.21%.