Farsiya - Nagri, Dhamtari

Farsiya is a village situated in the Nagri tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nagari and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Farsiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Farsiya is 447245. The village covers a total geographical area of 619.31 hectares and falls under the 493778 pincode. Nagri is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Farsiya

According to the 2011 Census, Farsiya village had a total population of 2,472 people, including 1,202 males and 1,270 females, living in 552 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.66%, with male literacy at 88.43% and female literacy at 69.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,184.

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

Nearby Villages of Farsiya

Farsiya 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 Farsiya

Farsiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarsonpuri, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagri to Farsiya is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Farsiya is about 73 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 Farsiya

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

Health Facilities in Farsiya

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

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