Phatkijam - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Phatkijam is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Chikamba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phatkijam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phatkijam is 428406. The village covers a total geographical area of 184 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Kotpad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Phatkijam

As per Census 2011, Phatkijam village has a total population of 472 people, consisting of 240 males and 232 females. The village has 126 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 184 literate and 288 illiterate residents. Additionally, 235 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 193 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Phatkijam

Phatkijam 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 Phatkijam

Phatkijam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotpad to Phatkijam is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Phatkijam is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phatkijam

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

Health Facilities in Phatkijam

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

FAQs about Phatkijam