Fulchi - Sinapali, Nuapada

Fulchi is a village situated in the Sinapali tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sinapali and around 117 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Khairabhadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fulchi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fulchi is 422178. The village covers a total geographical area of 288 hectares and falls under the 766108 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Fulchi

According to the 2011 Census, Fulchi village had a total population of 381 people, including 190 males and 191 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.94%, with male literacy at 64.33% and female literacy at 25.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 290.

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

Nearby Villages of Fulchi

Fulchi 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 Fulchi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Fulchi. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Fulchi is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Fulchi is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fulchi

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

Health Facilities in Fulchi

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

FAQs about Fulchi