Farad

Farad is a village located in Kalapipal tehsil of Shajapur district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Kalapipal (tehsildar office) and 85km away from district headquarter Shajapur. As per 2009 stats, Farad village is also a gram panchayat.

Farad has its own place in the vibrant Shajapur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Farad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Farad is 473213. The village spans a total geographical area of 923 hectares. Sehore is nearest town to Farad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

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Population of Farad

Below is a concise population overview of Farad as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,903 941 962
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 238 118 120
Scheduled Castes (SC) 782 362 420
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 3 N/A 3
Literate Population 1,242 739 503
Illiterate Population 661 202 459

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Farad village:

  • The total population of Farad village is around 1,903, including approximately 941 males and 962 females, with a sex ratio of 1022 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 238 children aged 0–6 years in Farad village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Farad village has 782 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 3 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Farad village is about 65.27%, with male literacy at 78.53% and female literacy at 52.29%.
  • There are around 353 households in Farad village.

Connectivity of Farad

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Farad

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Farad

Where is Farad located?
Farad village is situated in Kalapipal Tehsil, within the Shajapur district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Farad?
Farad serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Farad as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Farad is 1,903, with 941 males and 962 females.
How many households are there in Farad as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Farad village has a total of 353 households.
What is the literacy rate in Farad as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Farad is 65.27%. The male literacy rate is 78.53%, while the female literacy rate is 52.29%.