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

According to the 2011 Census, Phafund village had a total population of 1,394 people, including 731 males and 663 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.87%, with male literacy at 88.27% and female literacy at 64.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 171, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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