Farkanara - Kharsia, Raigarh

Farkanara is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Pharkanara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Farkanara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Farkanara is 435167. The village covers a total geographical area of 595.38 hectares and falls under the 496665 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Farkanara

According to the 2011 Census, Farkanara village had a total population of 1,055 people, including 515 males and 540 females, living in 267 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.95%, with male literacy at 86.97% and female literacy at 59.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 831.

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

Nearby Villages of Farkanara

Farkanara 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 Farkanara

Public transport in the Farkanara is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Farkanara is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Farkanara is about 55 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 Farkanara

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

Health Facilities in Farkanara

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

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