Phandka - Ghoda Dongri, Betul

Phandka is a village situated in the Ghoda Dongri tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. Bakud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phandka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phandka is 485854. The village covers a total geographical area of 435.49 hectares and falls under the 460443 pincode. Sarni is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Phandka

As per Census 2011, Phandka village has a total population of 279 people, consisting of 129 males and 150 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 1,162 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 129 literate and 150 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 259 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Phandka

Phandka 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 Phandka

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Phandka. The nearest railway station is Ghoradongri, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarni to Phandka is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Phandka is about 60 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 Phandka

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

Health Facilities in Phandka

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

FAQs about Phandka