Phulaphuti - Gunupur, Rayagada

Phulaphuti is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Puttasing and around 103 km from Rayagada . Bhimpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phulaphuti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phulaphuti is 427157. The village covers a total geographical area of 452 hectares and falls under the 765033 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Phulaphuti

As per Census 2011, Phulaphuti village has a total population of 282 people, consisting of 143 males and 139 females. The village has 71 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 133 literate and 149 illiterate residents. Additionally, 265 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Phulaphuti

Phulaphuti 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 Phulaphuti

Phulaphuti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Phulaphuti is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Phulaphuti is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phulaphuti

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

Health Facilities in Phulaphuti

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

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