Fulajhar - Dangadi, Jajpur

Fulajhar is a village situated in the Dangadi tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Tomka and around 62 km from Jajapur . Gobardhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fulajhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fulajhar is 400481. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 755020 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Fulajhar

As per Census 2011, Fulajhar village has a total population of 437 people, consisting of 219 males and 218 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 156 literate and 281 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 387 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Fulajhar

Fulajhar 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 Fulajhar

Fulajhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Fulajhar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Fulajhar is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fulajhar

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

Health Facilities in Fulajhar

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

FAQs about Fulajhar