Farona
About Farona
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Farona village is 001034. Farona village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 167.1 hectares. Farona has a total population of 893 peoples, out of which male population is 471 while female population is 422. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 895 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of farona village is 53.19% out of which 67.30% males and 37.44% females are literate. There are about 122 houses in farona village. Pincode of farona village locality is 194103.
When it comes to administration, Farona 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, Farona village comes under Kargil Vidhan Sabha constituency & Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency. Kargil is nearest town to farona village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.
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Population of Farona
The population details of Farona cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 893 | 471 | 422 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 127 | 67 | 60 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 888 | 468 | 420 |
| Literate Population | 475 | 317 | 158 |
| Illiterate Population | 418 | 154 | 264 |
Connectivity of Farona
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Farona
Where is Farona located?
Farona village is situated in Sanku Tehsil, within the Kargil district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Farona?
The Gram Panchayat of Farona is Faroona (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Farona?
The pincode of Farona is 194103, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Farona as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Farona is 893, with 471 males and 422 females.
How many households are there in Farona as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Farona village has a total of 122 households.
What is the literacy rate in Farona as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Farona is 53.19%. The male literacy rate is 67.30%, while the female literacy rate is 37.44%.