Phungi - Udaypur, Surguja

Phungi is a village situated in the Udaypur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Udaipur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Ramnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phungi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phungi is 433175. The village covers a total geographical area of 413 hectares and falls under the 497117 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Phungi

As per Census 2011, Phungi village has a total population of 270 people, consisting of 136 males and 134 females. The village has 53 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 155 literate and 115 illiterate residents. Additionally, 235 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Phungi

Phungi 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 Phungi

Phungi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bishrampur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Phungi is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phungi

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

Health Facilities in Phungi

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

FAQs about Phungi