Fuljharan - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj

Fuljharan is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 71 km from Jharpokharia and around 71 km from Baripada. Sankhabhanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fuljharan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fuljharan is 387833. The village covers a total geographical area of 60 hectares and falls under the 757093 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 73 km away.

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

Population of Fuljharan

As per Census 2011, Fuljharan village has a total population of 301 people, consisting of 160 males and 141 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 86 literate and 215 illiterate residents. Additionally, 269 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population301160141
Child Population (0–6 yrs)733835
Scheduled Tribes (ST)269147122
Literate Population866026
Illiterate Population215100115

Nearby Villages of Fuljharan

Fuljharan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PaktiaNorth1.95 km
PimpudijharanSouth-East2.07 km
GhumaSouth-West3.02 km
KasidihiEast3.11 km
JamgandiaNorth3.36 km
MahespurSouth-East3.92 km
KukudaandaSouth4.05 km
TilowSouth4.09 km
BarubedaNorth4.11 km
ChaidihaNorth-West4.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Fuljharan

Fuljharan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Fuljharan is about 73 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Fuljharan is about 71 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 Fuljharan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Fuljharan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Fuljharan

Where is Fuljharan located?

Fuljharan village is located in Saraskana Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Fuljharan?

The Gram Panchayat of Fuljharan is Sankhabhanga.

What is the pincode of Fuljharan?

The pincode of Fuljharan is 757093.

What is the population of Fuljharan?

Fuljharan has a total population of 301, including 160 males and 141 females.

How many households are there in Fuljharan?

There are 62 households in Fuljharan.

What is the literacy rate in Fuljharan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Fuljharan is 28.57%. Male literacy is 37.50% and female literacy is 18.44%.