Firgi - Bagbahra, Mahasamund

Firgi is a village situated in the Bagbahra tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagbahara and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Chuiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Firgi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Firgi is 446547. The village covers a total geographical area of 328.87 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Firgi

According to the 2011 Census, Firgi village had a total population of 788 people, including 378 males and 410 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.71%, with male literacy at 77.85% and female literacy at 55.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 298, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Firgi

Firgi 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 Firgi

Firgi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Firgi is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Firgi is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Firgi

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

Health Facilities in Firgi

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

FAQs about Firgi