Phulajhari - Chhendipada, Angul

Phulajhari is a village situated in the Chhendipada tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Chhendipada and around 31 km from Anugul . Kukurupeta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phulajhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phulajhari is 404502. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 759124 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Phulajhari

As per Census 2011, Phulajhari village has a total population of 254 people, consisting of 130 males and 124 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 119 literate and 135 illiterate residents. Additionally, 149 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population254130124
Child Population (0–6 yrs)26179
Scheduled Castes (SC)1497475
Literate Population1196950
Illiterate Population1356174

Nearby Villages of Phulajhari

Phulajhari 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)
KukurpetajungleWest1.11 km
KunjabiharipurNorth-West1.19 km
Kosala R.f.South1.30 km
BalinaliNorth1.37 km
BhagilakataEast2.18 km
KukurpetaWest2.56 km
TentuloigopinathpurNorth-West2.75 km
NuamouzaWest2.76 km
ChakundapalSouth2.79 km
BahialijungleEast2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Phulajhari

Phulajhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jarapada, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Phulajhari is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phulajhari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Phulajhari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Phulajhari

Where is Phulajhari located?

Phulajhari village is located in Chhendipada Tehsil, Angul district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Phulajhari?

The Gram Panchayat of Phulajhari is Kukurupeta.

What is the pincode of Phulajhari?

The pincode of Phulajhari is 759124.

What is the population of Phulajhari?

Phulajhari has a total population of 254, including 130 males and 124 females.

How many households are there in Phulajhari?

There are 61 households in Phulajhari.

What is the literacy rate in Phulajhari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Phulajhari is 46.85%. Male literacy is 53.08% and female literacy is 40.32%.