Phulan - Depalpur, Indore

Phulan is a village situated in the Depalpur tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Depalpur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Indore. Phulan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phulan is 475907. The village covers a total geographical area of 1048.55 hectares and falls under the 453220 pincode. Runji-gautampura is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Phulan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Phulan

According to the 2011 Census, Phulan village had a total population of 1,460 people, including 766 males and 694 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.89%, with male literacy at 75.57% and female literacy at 44.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 676.

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

Nearby Villages of Phulan

Phulan 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 Phulan

Phulan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barnagar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Runji-gautampura to Phulan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Phulan is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phulan

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

Health Facilities in Phulan

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

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