Phalsaghat - Banei, Sundargarh

Phalsaghat is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banei and around 185 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kenaveta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phalsaghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phalsaghat is 385194. The village covers a total geographical area of 131 hectares and falls under the 770051 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 77 km away.

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

Population of Phalsaghat

As per Census 2011, Phalsaghat village has a total population of 313 people, consisting of 159 males and 154 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 220 literate and 93 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 85 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Phalsaghat

Phalsaghat 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 Phalsaghat

Phalsaghat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Phalsaghat is about 77 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Phalsaghat is about 185 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phalsaghat

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

Health Facilities in Phalsaghat

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

FAQs about Phalsaghat