Farangta - Mangrol, Junagadh
Farangta is a village situated in the Mangrol taluka of Junagadh district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrol and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Junagadh. Farangta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Farangta is 514800. The village covers a total geographical area of 320.51 hectares and falls under the 362240 pincode. Mangrol is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Farangta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Keshod Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Porbandar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Farangta
As per Census 2011, Farangta village has a total population of 1,690 people, consisting of 864 males and 826 females. The village has 316 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 183 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,130 literate and 560 illiterate residents. Additionally, 92 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 154 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Farangta are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,690 | 864 | 826 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 183 | 100 | 83 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 92 | 51 | 41 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 154 | 83 | 71 |
| Literate Population | 1,130 | 640 | 490 |
| Illiterate Population | 560 | 224 | 336 |
Nearby Villages of Farangta
Farangta is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Farangta
Public transport in the Farangta is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrol to Farangta is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Junagadh to Farangta is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Farangta
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Farangta village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Farangta
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Farangta village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Farangta
Where is Farangta located?
Farangta village is located in Mangrol Taluka, Junagadh district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Farangta?
Farangta is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Farangta?
The pincode of Farangta is 362240.
What is the population of Farangta?
Farangta has a total population of 1,690, including 864 males and 826 females.
How many households are there in Farangta?
There are 316 households in Farangta.
What is the literacy rate in Farangta?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Farangta is 66.86%. Male literacy is 74.07% and female literacy is 59.32%.