Farouda - Pithora, Mahasamund

Farouda is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Parsada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Farouda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Farouda is 446342. The village covers a total geographical area of 355.82 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Farouda 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 Farouda

According to the 2011 Census, Farouda village had a total population of 623 people, including 313 males and 310 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.14%, with male literacy at 79.50% and female literacy at 48.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Farouda

Farouda 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 Farouda

Farouda 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 20.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Farouda is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Farouda is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Farouda

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

Health Facilities in Farouda

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

FAQs about Farouda