Phuta Kuwan - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Phuta Kuwan is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Bhtiura Bahlolpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phuta Kuwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phuta Kuwan is 132975. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.77 hectares and falls under the 242401 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Phuta Kuwan

As per Census 2011, Phuta Kuwan village has a total population of 889 people, consisting of 464 males and 425 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 448 literate and 441 illiterate residents. Additionally, 168 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Phuta Kuwan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population889464425
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1809387
Scheduled Castes (SC)1689771
Literate Population448277171
Illiterate Population441187254

Nearby Villages of Phuta Kuwan

Phuta Kuwan 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)
Andaha JanagariaEast0.93 km
Nagaria BuzurgNorth1.17 km
RathWest1.23 km
ChandpurNorth-West1.52 km
Bakhtiyarpur J.nawabpur GangaEast1.56 km
Dilawarpur J.nagariaNorth-East1.61 km
BahlolpurSouth-East1.68 km
SahoraSouth1.70 km
Kalyanpur T. KareliNorth-West1.84 km
KharaNorth2.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Phuta Kuwan

Phuta Kuwan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nigohi, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Phuta Kuwan is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phuta Kuwan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Phuta Kuwan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Phuta Kuwan

Where is Phuta Kuwan located?

Phuta Kuwan village is located in Powayan Tehsil, Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Phuta Kuwan?

The Gram Panchayat of Phuta Kuwan is Bhtiura Bahlolpur.

What is the pincode of Phuta Kuwan?

The pincode of Phuta Kuwan is 242401.

What is the population of Phuta Kuwan?

Phuta Kuwan has a total population of 889, including 464 males and 425 females.

How many households are there in Phuta Kuwan?

There are 150 households in Phuta Kuwan.

What is the literacy rate in Phuta Kuwan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Phuta Kuwan is 50.39%. Male literacy is 59.70% and female literacy is 40.24%.