Phajilibandha - Padmapur, Rayagada

Phajilibandha is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 123 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Nuagada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phajilibandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phajilibandha is 427054. The village covers a total geographical area of 472 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Phajilibandha 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 Phajilibandha

As per Census 2011, Phajilibandha village has a total population of 388 people, consisting of 159 males and 229 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 1,440 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 141 literate and 247 illiterate residents. Additionally, 353 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Phajilibandha

Phajilibandha 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 Phajilibandha

Public transport in the Phajilibandha 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 92.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Phajilibandha is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Phajilibandha is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phajilibandha

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

Health Facilities in Phajilibandha

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

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