Fulkona - Kotma, Anuppur

Fulkona is a village situated in the Kotma tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 58 km from Anuppur and around 58 km from Anuppur. Fulkona village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fulkona is 501826. The village covers a total geographical area of 1073.65 hectares and falls under the 484446 pincode. Kotma is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Fulkona

As per Census 2011, Fulkona village has a total population of 2,228 people, consisting of 1,131 males and 1,097 females. The village has 540 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 306 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,335 literate and 893 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,033 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 609 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Fulkona

Fulkona 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 Fulkona

Fulkona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baihatola, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotma to Fulkona is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Fulkona is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fulkona

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

Health Facilities in Fulkona

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

FAQs about Fulkona