Phafund - Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow, Indore

Phafund is a village situated in the Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Mhow and around 45 km from Indore. Phaphud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phafund village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phafund is 476409. The village covers a total geographical area of 275.21 hectares and falls under the 453441 pincode. Mhowgaon is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Phafund

As per Census 2011, Phafund village has a total population of 1,394 people, consisting of 731 males and 663 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 944 literate and 450 illiterate residents. Additionally, 171 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 97 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,394731663
Child Population (0–6 yrs)16610066
Scheduled Castes (SC)1719477
Scheduled Tribes (ST)974948
Literate Population944557387
Illiterate Population450174276

Nearby Villages of Phafund

Phafund 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LalpuraEast1.85 km
JhadibarodaNorth-East2.15 km
MatlabpuraSouth-West2.19 km
SitapatSouth2.20 km
KaradiyaWest2.54 km
ThawlaySouth-East3.04 km
SilotiyaWest3.09 km
Bhoj KaradiyaSouth-West3.88 km
NandedSouth-East4.10 km
AwlayEast4.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Phafund

Phafund is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mhow, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mhowgaon to Phafund is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Phafund is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phafund

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Phafund

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Phafund

Where is Phafund located?

Phafund village is located in Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow Tehsil, Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Phafund?

The Gram Panchayat of Phafund is Phaphud.

What is the pincode of Phafund?

The pincode of Phafund is 453441.

What is the population of Phafund?

Phafund has a total population of 1,394, including 731 males and 663 females.

How many households are there in Phafund?

There are 232 households in Phafund.

What is the literacy rate in Phafund?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Phafund is 67.72%. Male literacy is 76.20% and female literacy is 58.37%.