Futguna - Pithora, Mahasamund

Futguna is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Durugpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Futguna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Futguna is 446297. The village covers a total geographical area of 312.06 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Futguna

According to the 2011 Census, Futguna village had a total population of 569 people, including 273 males and 296 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 1,084 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.95%, with male literacy at 89.17% and female literacy at 57.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Futguna

Futguna 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 Futguna

Futguna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Futguna is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Futguna is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Futguna

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

Health Facilities in Futguna

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

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