Farhada - Chunar, Mirzapur

Farhada is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Farhada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Farhada is 212623. The village covers a total geographical area of 238.56 hectares and falls under the 231301 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Farhada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chunar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mirzapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Farhada

According to the 2011 Census, Farhada village had a total population of 1,754 people, including 879 males and 875 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.45%, with male literacy at 84.54% and female literacy at 64.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Farhada

Farhada 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 Farhada

Farhada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kailahat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Farhada is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Farhada is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Farhada

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

Health Facilities in Farhada

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

FAQs about Farhada