Phapsi

Phapsi is a village located in Kegaon tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 38km away from sub-district headquarter Kegaon (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Borda is the gram panchayat of Phapsi village.

Here you can discover what makes Phapsi unique in its vibrant Kegaon-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Phapsi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Phapsi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Phapsi is 423595. The village spans a total geographical area of 315 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766036. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Phapsi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.

When it comes to local governance, Phapsi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Phapsi

Population of Phapsi

According to the 2011 Census, Phapsi has a total population of about 1,094, with approximately 559 males and 535 females. The sex ratio is around 957 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 140 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 430 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 91. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.15%, with male literacy at about 72.63% and female literacy near 47.10%. There are around 282 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Phapsi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Phapsi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Phapsi. As per the 2011 stats, Phapsi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Phapsi

Knowing the nearby villages of Phapsi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Phapsi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Phapsi