Faraskot - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Faraskot is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Pharaskot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Faraskot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Faraskot is 447539. The village covers a total geographical area of 403.23 hectares and falls under the 494771 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Faraskot

According to the 2011 Census, Faraskot village had a total population of 626 people, including 299 males and 327 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.41%, with male literacy at 88.59% and female literacy at 59.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 426.

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

Nearby Villages of Faraskot

Faraskot 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 Faraskot

Faraskot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Faraskot is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Faraskot is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Faraskot

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

Health Facilities in Faraskot

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

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