Phapanda - Pallahara, Angul

Phapanda is a village situated in the Pallahara tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Palalahada and around 106 km from Anugul . Balipasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phapanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phapanda is 403456. The village covers a total geographical area of 401 hectares and falls under the 759119 pincode. Palalahada is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Phapanda

According to the 2011 Census, Phapanda village had a total population of 1,199 people, including 620 males and 579 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.60%, with male literacy at 88.95% and female literacy at 69.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 266, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 119.

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

Nearby Villages of Phapanda

Phapanda 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 Phapanda

Phapanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palalahada to Phapanda is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Phapanda is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phapanda

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

Health Facilities in Phapanda

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

FAQs about Phapanda