Phatkimahul - Thuamul Rampur, Kalahandi

Phatkimahul is a village situated in the Thuamul Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 75 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thuamul Rampur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Gopinathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phatkimahul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phatkimahul is 424498. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 766026 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 81 km away.

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

Population of Phatkimahul

According to the 2011 Census, Phatkimahul village had a total population of 469 people, including 231 males and 238 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.09%, with male literacy at 75.13% and female literacy at 31.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 325.

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

Nearby Villages of Phatkimahul

Phatkimahul 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 Phatkimahul

Phatkimahul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Phatkimahul is about 81 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Phatkimahul 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 Phatkimahul

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

Health Facilities in Phatkimahul

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

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