Phupugam - Kotpad, Koraput

Phupugam is a village situated in the Kotpad tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotpad and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Bobeya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phupugam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phupugam is 428142. The village covers a total geographical area of 467 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 51 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 Kotpad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Phupugam

As per Census 2011, Phupugam village has a total population of 1,012 people, consisting of 504 males and 508 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 322 literate and 690 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 637 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

Phupugam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charamula Kusum, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Phupugam is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Phupugam is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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