Fuljhar - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Fuljhar is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Pandapara and around 32 km from Kendujhar. Binida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fuljhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fuljhar is 386566. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares and falls under the 758079 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Fuljhar

As per Census 2011, Fuljhar village has a total population of 333 people, consisting of 170 males and 163 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 204 literate and 129 illiterate residents. Additionally, 96 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Fuljhar

Fuljhar 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 Fuljhar

Fuljhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nilakantheswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Fuljhar is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Fuljhar is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fuljhar

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

Health Facilities in Fuljhar

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

FAQs about Fuljhar