Fohar - Anantnag East (Mattan), Anantnag

Fohar is a village situated in the Anantnag East (Mattan) tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 11 km from Anantnag and around 11 km from Anantnag. Fohar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fohar is 003638. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.6 hectares and falls under the 192125 pincode. Seer is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Fohar

As per Census 2011, Fohar village has a total population of 1,395 people, consisting of 718 males and 677 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 229 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 723 literate and 672 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Fohar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Fohar

Fohar 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 Fohar

Fohar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Seer to Fohar is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantnag to Fohar is about 11 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fohar

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

Health Facilities in Fohar

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

FAQs about Fohar