Phala - Palam, Parbhani

Phala is a village situated in the Palam tehsil of Parbhani district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palam and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Parbhani. Fala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phala is 547094. The village covers a total geographical area of 538.73 hectares and falls under the 431720 pincode. Gangakhed is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Phala

As per Census 2011, Phala village has a total population of 2,323 people, consisting of 1,185 males and 1,138 females. The village has 576 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 376 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,369 literate and 954 illiterate residents. Additionally, 306 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Phala

Phala 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 Phala

Phala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Purna Jn, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangakhed to Phala is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Parbhani to Phala is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phala

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

Health Facilities in Phala

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

FAQs about Phala