Phulkimunda - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Phulkimunda is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Sahajpani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phulkimunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phulkimunda is 420784. The village covers a total geographical area of 473 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Phulkimunda 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 Phulkimunda

As per Census 2011, Phulkimunda village has a total population of 971 people, consisting of 509 males and 462 females. The village has 223 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 458 literate and 513 illiterate residents. Additionally, 62 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 646 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Phulkimunda

Phulkimunda 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 Phulkimunda

Phulkimunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Phulkimunda is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Phulkimunda is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phulkimunda

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

Health Facilities in Phulkimunda

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

FAQs about Phulkimunda