Phatakamal - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Phatakamal is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Sadar and around 20 km from Bhawanipatna. Phatkamal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phatakamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phatakamal is 423568. The village covers a total geographical area of 513 hectares and falls under the 766011 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Phatakamal

As per Census 2011, Phatakamal village has a total population of 2,111 people, consisting of 1,054 males and 1,057 females. The village has 569 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 295 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,121 literate and 990 illiterate residents. Additionally, 432 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 627 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Phatakamal

Phatakamal 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 Phatakamal

Phatakamal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhawanipatna, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Phatakamal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phatakamal

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

Health Facilities in Phatakamal

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

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