Phupugam - Kundura, Koraput

Phupugam is a village situated in the Kundura tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundura and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Phupugan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phupugam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phupugam is 429151. The village covers a total geographical area of 1151 hectares and falls under the 764002 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 39 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 Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Phupugam

According to the 2011 Census, Phupugam village had a total population of 2,121 people, including 1,029 males and 1,092 females, living in 531 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.52%, with male literacy at 47.21% and female literacy at 22.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 314, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,048.

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

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhanapur Orissa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Phupugam is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. 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