Phoona - Chandpur, Bijnor

Phoona is a village situated in the Chandpur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandpur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Bijnaur. Feena serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phoona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phoona is 114407. The village covers a total geographical area of 755.07 hectares and falls under the 246734 pincode. Chandpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Phoona

As per Census 2011, Phoona village has a total population of 7,366 people, consisting of 3,863 males and 3,503 females. The village has 1,412 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 867 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,940 literate and 2,426 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,098 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population7,3663,8633,503
Child Population (0–6 yrs)867489378
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,0981,125973
Literate Population4,9402,8312,109
Illiterate Population2,4261,0321,394

Nearby Villages of Phoona

Phoona 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Khanpur RaidasNorth-East1.31 km
JujhelaSouth-West1.94 km
KheraWest1.98 km
Azimulla NagarNorth2.22 km
Umra BujurgNorth-East2.35 km
AlyarpurNorth-West2.49 km
DostpurNorth-East2.91 km
ShivalaSouth-East2.93 km
Rampur FunaWest3.08 km
Rasulpur FunaWest3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Phoona

Public transport in the Phoona is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagarpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandpur to Phoona is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnaur to Phoona is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phoona

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Phoona

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Phoona

Where is Phoona located?

Phoona village is located in Chandpur Tehsil, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Phoona?

The Gram Panchayat of Phoona is Feena.

What is the pincode of Phoona?

The pincode of Phoona is 246734.

What is the population of Phoona?

Phoona has a total population of 7,366, including 3,863 males and 3,503 females.

How many households are there in Phoona?

There are 1,412 households in Phoona.

What is the literacy rate in Phoona?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Phoona is 67.06%. Male literacy is 73.29% and female literacy is 60.21%.