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

According to the 2011 Census, Fulkona village had a total population of 2,228 people, including 1,131 males and 1,097 females, living in 540 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.46%, with male literacy at 78.72% and female literacy at 60.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,033, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 609.

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

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