Phukiaguda - Kundura, Koraput

Phukiaguda is a village situated in the Kundura tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundura and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Lima serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phukiaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phukiaguda is 429168. The village covers a total geographical area of 425 hectares and falls under the 764002 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Phukiaguda 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 Phukiaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Phukiaguda village had a total population of 659 people, including 329 males and 330 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.60%, with male literacy at 92.44% and female literacy at 81.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 217, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 414.

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

Nearby Villages of Phukiaguda

Phukiaguda 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 Phukiaguda

Phukiaguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhanapur Orissa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Phukiaguda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Phukiaguda is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phukiaguda

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

Health Facilities in Phukiaguda

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

FAQs about Phukiaguda