Fariha - Nizamabad, Azamgarh

Fariha is a village situated in the Nizamabad tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nizamabad and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Fariha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fariha is 194495. The village covers a total geographical area of 618.35 hectares and falls under the 223227 pincode.

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

Population of Fariha

According to the 2011 Census, Fariha village had a total population of 10,041 people, including 4,979 males and 5,062 females, living in 1,328 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.47%, with male literacy at 82.17% and female literacy at 67.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,534, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Fariha

Fariha 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 Fariha

Fariha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Phariha, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Azamgarh to Fariha is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fariha

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

Health Facilities in Fariha

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

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