Phulbandha - Bangomunda, Balangir

Phulbandha is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from Sindhekela and around 80 km from Balangir. Themra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phulbandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phulbandha is 421363. The village covers a total geographical area of 196 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Phulbandha 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 Phulbandha

As per Census 2011, Phulbandha village has a total population of 534 people, consisting of 257 males and 277 females. The village has 143 households and a sex ratio of 1,077 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 206 literate and 328 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 60 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Phulbandha

Phulbandha 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 Phulbandha

Phulbandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Phulbandha is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Phulbandha is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phulbandha

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

Health Facilities in Phulbandha

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

FAQs about Phulbandha