Pharenda - Balrampur

Pharenda is a village situated in the Balrampur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Balrampur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Farenda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pharenda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pharenda is 173333. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.78 hectares and falls under the 271201 pincode. Balrampur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Pharenda

As per Census 2011, Pharenda village has a total population of 2,151 people, consisting of 1,127 males and 1,024 females. The village has 370 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 373 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,136 literate and 1,015 illiterate residents. Additionally, 744 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pharenda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1511,1271,024
Child Population (0–6 yrs)373174199
Scheduled Castes (SC)744387357
Literate Population1,136710426
Illiterate Population1,015417598

Nearby Villages of Pharenda

Pharenda 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)
SadwaSouth0.79 km
Karahia SaghanNorth-West0.79 km
PharendiEast0.84 km
Ramwapur Urf VishunpurNorth-East1.07 km
Pipra GosaiSouth-West1.14 km
PadriSouth-East1.28 km
DhaurahraSouth1.50 km
MadhukarpurSouth-West1.58 km
SahdeiaNorth-West1.64 km
Patkhaul NankarWest1.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pharenda

Pharenda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Trilokpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Balrampur to Pharenda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pharenda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pharenda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pharenda

Where is Pharenda located?

Pharenda village is located in Balrampur Tehsil, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pharenda?

The Gram Panchayat of Pharenda is Farenda.

What is the pincode of Pharenda?

The pincode of Pharenda is 271201.

What is the population of Pharenda?

Pharenda has a total population of 2,151, including 1,127 males and 1,024 females.

How many households are there in Pharenda?

There are 370 households in Pharenda.

What is the literacy rate in Pharenda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pharenda is 52.81%. Male literacy is 63.00% and female literacy is 41.60%.