Fulguntha - Sukruli, Mayurbhanj

Fulguntha is a village situated in the Sukruli tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Raruan and around 142 km from Baripada. Haladia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fulguntha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fulguntha is 388758. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 757035 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Fulguntha

As per Census 2011, Fulguntha village has a total population of 710 people, consisting of 339 males and 371 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 1,094 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 370 literate and 340 illiterate residents. Additionally, 32 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 608 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Fulguntha

Fulguntha 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 Fulguntha

Fulguntha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Fulguntha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Fulguntha is about 142 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fulguntha

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

Health Facilities in Fulguntha

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

FAQs about Fulguntha