Phupugam - Jeypore, Koraput

Phupugam is a village situated in the Jeypore tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Boriguma and around 47 km from Koraput. Pujariput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phupugam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phupugam is 428276. The village covers a total geographical area of 1516 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Phupugam

As per Census 2011, Phupugam village has a total population of 3,533 people, consisting of 1,727 males and 1,806 females. The village has 822 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 683 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,158 literate and 2,375 illiterate residents. Additionally, 476 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,141 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Phupugam

Phupugam 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 Phupugam

Public transport in the Phupugam is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chattriput, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Phupugam is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Phupugam is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phupugam

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

Health Facilities in Phupugam

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

FAQs about Phupugam