Futera - Chaurai, Chhindwara

Futera is a village situated in the Chaurai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaurai and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Futera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Futera is 494290. The village covers a total geographical area of 500.16 hectares and falls under the 480115 pincode. Chaurai Khas is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Futera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Futera

According to the 2011 Census, Futera village had a total population of 640 people, including 331 males and 309 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.78%, with male literacy at 76.71% and female literacy at 56.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 395.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Futera

Futera 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 Futera

Futera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Samaswara, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaurai Khas to Futera is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Futera is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Futera

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

Health Facilities in Futera

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

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