Fostey

Fostey is a village located in Nadaun tehsil of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 25km away from district headquarter Nadaun. Nadaun is the sub-district headquarter of Fostey village. As per 2009 stats, Faste is the gram panchayat of Fostey village.

Here you can discover what makes Fostey unique in its vibrant Nadaun-Hamirpur region. You’ll see Fostey’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Fostey

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Fostey is 016846. The village spans a total geographical area of 35.23 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 177044. Nadaun is nearest town to Fostey village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Fostey village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nadaun Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Fostey

Population of Fostey

According to the 2011 Census, Fostey has a total population of about 304, with approximately 139 males and 165 females. The sex ratio is around 1187 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 36 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 4 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.00%, with male literacy at about 78.42% and female literacy near 72.12%. There are around 68 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Fostey's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Fostey

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Fostey. As per the 2011 stats, Fostey had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Fostey

Knowing the nearby villages of Fostey helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Fostey.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fostey