Phugura - Bangomunda, Balangir

Phugura is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Belpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phugura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phugura is 421275. The village covers a total geographical area of 230 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Phugura

According to the 2011 Census, Phugura village had a total population of 743 people, including 381 males and 362 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.23%, with male literacy at 61.51% and female literacy at 30.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 167.

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

Nearby Villages of Phugura

Phugura 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 Phugura

Phugura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Phugura is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Phugura 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 Phugura

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

Health Facilities in Phugura

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

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