Phuljhar - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Phuljhar is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Malpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phuljhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phuljhar is 420790. The village covers a total geographical area of 320 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Phuljhar

According to the 2011 Census, Phuljhar village had a total population of 436 people, including 199 males and 237 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 1,191 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.03%, with male literacy at 69.46% and female literacy at 37.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 232.

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

Nearby Villages of Phuljhar

Phuljhar 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 Phuljhar

Public transport in the Phuljhar is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Phuljhar is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Phuljhar is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phuljhar

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

Health Facilities in Phuljhar

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

FAQs about Phuljhar