Fari - Desaiganj (Vadasa), Gadchiroli

Fari is a village situated in the Desaiganj (Vadasa) tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Desaiganj (vadasa) and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Shivrajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fari is 538496. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.42 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Fari

According to the 2011 Census, Fari village had a total population of 432 people, including 216 males and 216 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.97%, with male literacy at 84.90% and female literacy at 67.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 157.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population432216216
Child Population (0–6 yrs)452421
Scheduled Castes (SC)693831
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1577780
Literate Population294163131
Illiterate Population1385385

Nearby Villages of Fari

Fari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UsegaonSouth-East1.34 km
Shivrajpur ChakNorth1.82 km
KinhalaNorth-East2.64 km
Dongargaon HalbiEast3.54 km
KokadiNorth3.68 km
WadegaonNorth-West4.03 km
KasaviSouth4.35 km
PalasgaonSouth-East5.09 km
TulshiNorth5.53 km
VihirgaonNorth-East5.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Fari

Public transport in the Fari is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Fari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Fari is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Fari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Fari

Where is Fari located?

Fari village is located in Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Fari?

The Gram Panchayat of Fari is Shivrajpur.

What is the pincode of Fari?

The pincode of Fari is 441209.

What is the population of Fari?

Fari had a total population of 432, including 216 males and 216 females.

How many households are there in Fari?

Fari had 115 households.

What is the literacy rate in Fari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Fari was 75.97%. Male literacy was 84.90% and female literacy was 67.18%.