Phatikimala - Baliguda, Kandhamal

Phatikimala is a village situated in the Baliguda tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baliguda and around 135 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Landagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phatikimala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phatikimala is 416477. The village covers a total geographical area of 82 hectares and falls under the 762110 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Phatikimala

According to the 2011 Census, Phatikimala village had a total population of 126 people, including 64 males and 62 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.15%, with male literacy at 62.96% and female literacy at 33.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 65.

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

Nearby Villages of Phatikimala

Phatikimala 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 Phatikimala

Phatikimala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Phatikimala is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Phatikimala is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phatikimala

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

Health Facilities in Phatikimala

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

FAQs about Phatikimala