Farat - Surajgarh, Jhunjhunu

Farat is a village situated in the Surajgarh tehsil of Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 16 km from Chirawa and around 46 km from Jhunjhunun. Farat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Farat is 071218. The village covers a total geographical area of 913 hectares and falls under the 333030 pincode. Surajgarh is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Farat

According to the 2011 Census, Farat village had a total population of 1,784 people, including 892 males and 892 females, living in 303 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.71%, with male literacy at 87.45% and female literacy at 63.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 533.

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

Nearby Villages of Farat

Farat 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 Farat

Farat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Surajgarh, while the nearest airport is Bhiwani Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Surajgarh to Farat is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhunjhunun to Farat is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Farat

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

Health Facilities in Farat

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

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