Fagu - Raruan, Mayurbhanj

Fagu is a village situated in the Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Ghagarbeda and around 147 km from Baripada. Panpatria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fagu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fagu is 388767. The village covers a total geographical area of 388 hectares and falls under the 757035 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

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

Population of Fagu

According to the 2011 Census, Fagu village had a total population of 1,174 people, including 606 males and 568 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.84%, with male literacy at 58.48% and female literacy at 38.49%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 791.

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

Nearby Villages of Fagu

Fagu 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 Fagu

Fagu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dangoaposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Fagu is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Fagu is about 147 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fagu

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

Health Facilities in Fagu

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

FAQs about Fagu