Farhada - Suhela, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Farhada is a village situated in the Suhela tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 38 km from Simga and around 72 km from Raipur. Farhada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Farhada is 443553. The village covers a total geographical area of 829.5 hectares and falls under the 493118 pincode. Bhatapara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Farhada

According to the 2011 Census, Farhada village had a total population of 1,596 people, including 793 males and 803 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.83%, with male literacy at 88.82% and female literacy at 61.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 361, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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

Nearby Villages of Farhada

Farhada 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 Farhada

Farhada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Belha, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatapara to Farhada is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Farhada is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Farhada

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

Health Facilities in Farhada

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

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