Fariha - Jasrana, Firozabad

Fariha is a village situated in the Jasrana tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jasrana and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Firozabad. Fariha Dehat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fariha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fariha is 125756. The village covers a total geographical area of 638.68 hectares and falls under the 283152 pincode. Fariha is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Fariha

According to the 2011 Census, Fariha village had a total population of 1,995 people, including 1,115 males and 880 females, living in 341 households. The sex ratio was 789 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.86%, with male literacy at 64.51% and female literacy at 42.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 795.

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 Population1,9951,115880
Child Population (0–6 yrs)307174133
Scheduled Castes (SC)795441354
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population926607319
Illiterate Population1,069508561

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Khushak PuraEast1.66 km
AgodhaSouth-East1.68 km
Nagla SemriyaWest2.29 km
ItahriNorth-East2.36 km
Nagla KansEast2.56 km
BhudgaddaNorth-East2.64 km
Dorsa MohammadpurSouth-West2.68 km
Balipur TapsyaSouth2.98 km
BhitpuraSouth-East3.03 km
GangniWest3.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Fariha

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Fariha. The nearest railway station is Awa Garh, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fariha to Fariha is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Fariha is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Fariha

Where is Fariha located?

Fariha village is located in Jasrana Tehsil, Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Fariha?

The Gram Panchayat of Fariha is Fariha Dehat.

What is the pincode of Fariha?

The pincode of Fariha is 283152.

What is the population of Fariha?

Fariha had a total population of 1,995, including 1,115 males and 880 females.

How many households are there in Fariha?

Fariha had 341 households.

What is the literacy rate in Fariha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Fariha was 54.86%. Male literacy was 64.51% and female literacy was 42.70%.