Fofare - Sakri, Dhule

Fofare is a village situated in the Sakri tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakri and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Phophare serves as the Village Panchayat for Fofare village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fofare is 526310. The village covers a total geographical area of 1270.02 hectares and falls under the 424002 pincode. Dhule is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Fofare

According to the 2011 Census, Fofare village had a total population of 1,952 people, including 953 males and 999 females, living in 397 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.59%, with male literacy at 82.08% and female literacy at 55.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 201.

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

Nearby Villages of Fofare

Fofare 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 Fofare

Fofare is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sonshelu, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhule to Fofare is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fofare

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

Health Facilities in Fofare

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

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