Phakiri - Kolnara, Rayagada

Phakiri is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Rayagada and around 18 km from Rayagada . Suri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phakiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phakiri is 426255. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 764027 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Phakiri

According to the 2011 Census, Phakiri village had a total population of 126 people, including 62 males and 64 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.32%, with male literacy at 35.19% and female literacy at 14.04%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

Nearby Villages of Phakiri

Phakiri 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 Phakiri

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Phakiri. The nearest railway station is Singapuram Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Phakiri is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Phakiri is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phakiri

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

Health Facilities in Phakiri

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

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