Phutana - Kalamnuri, Hingoli

Phutana is a village situated in the Kalamnuri tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalamnuri and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Hingoli. Phutana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phutana is 546232. The village covers a total geographical area of 574.8 hectares and falls under the 431712 pincode. Kalamnuri is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Phutana

As per Census 2011, Phutana village has a total population of 1,147 people, consisting of 568 males and 579 females. The village has 259 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 791 literate and 356 illiterate residents. Additionally, 395 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Phutana

Phutana 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 Phutana

Phutana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bolda, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalamnuri to Phutana is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Phutana is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phutana

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

Health Facilities in Phutana

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

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