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

According to the 2011 Census, Phulbandha village had a total population of 534 people, including 257 males and 277 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.19%, with male literacy at 62.79% and female literacy at 30.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 60.

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

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