Faraskot
About Faraskot
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Faraskot village is 447539. Faraskot village is located in Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Bhanupratappur (tehsildar office) and 64km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Pharaskot is the gram panchayat of Faraskot village.
The total geographical area of village is 403.23 hectares. Faraskot has a total population of 626 peoples, out of which male population is 299 while female population is 327. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1093 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of faraskot village is 64.38% out of which 77.93% males and 51.99% females are literate. There are about 132 houses in faraskot village. Pincode of faraskot village locality is 494771.
When it comes to administration, Faraskot village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Faraskot village comes under Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kanker Lok Sabha constituency. Bhanupratappur is nearest town to faraskot village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.
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Population of Faraskot
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 626 | 299 | 327 |
| Children (0-6) | 77 | 36 | 41 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 426 | 204 | 222 |
| Literate Population | 403 | 233 | 170 |
| Illiterate Population | 223 | 66 | 157 |
Connectivity of Faraskot
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Faraskot
Where is Faraskot located?
Faraskot village is situated in Bhanupratappur Tehsil, within the Uttar Bastar Kanker district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Faraskot?
The Gram Panchayat of Faraskot is Pharaskot (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Faraskot?
The pincode of Faraskot is 494771, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Faraskot as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Faraskot is 626, with 299 males and 327 females.
How many households are there in Faraskot as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Faraskot village has a total of 132 households.
What is the literacy rate in Faraskot as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Faraskot is 64.38%. The male literacy rate is 77.93%, while the female literacy rate is 51.99%.