Faguram - Gharghoda, Raigarh

Faguram is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Faguram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Faguram is 434666. The village covers a total geographical area of 1277.08 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Faguram

According to the 2011 Census, Faguram village had a total population of 1,989 people, including 990 males and 999 females, living in 488 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.45%, with male literacy at 79.62% and female literacy at 57.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 284, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,154.

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

Nearby Villages of Faguram

Faguram 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 Faguram

Faguram 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 Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Faguram is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Faguram is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Faguram

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

Health Facilities in Faguram

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

FAQs about Faguram