Farona

Farona is a village located in Sanku tehsil of Kargil district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Sanskoo (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Kargil. As per 2009 stats, Faroona is the gram panchayat of Farona village.

Here you can discover what makes Farona unique in its vibrant Sanku-Kargil region. You’ll see Farona’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 Farona

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Farona is 001034. The village spans a total geographical area of 167.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 194103. Kargil is nearest town to Farona village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Farona 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 Kargil Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Farona

Population of Farona

According to the 2011 Census, Farona has a total population of about 893, with approximately 471 males and 422 females. The sex ratio is around 895 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 127 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 888. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.19%, with male literacy at about 67.30% and female literacy near 37.44%. There are around 122 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Farona's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Farona

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

Nearby Villages of Farona

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Farona