Fekari - Patan, Durg

Fekari is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Phekari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fekari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fekari is 442695. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.9 hectares and falls under the 491107 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Fekari

According to the 2011 Census, Fekari village had a total population of 1,624 people, including 828 males and 796 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.47%, with male literacy at 88.56% and female literacy at 72.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Fekari

Fekari 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 Fekari

Fekari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Risama, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Fekari is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Fekari is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fekari

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

Health Facilities in Fekari

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

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