Faigul - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal
Faigul is a village situated in the Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehri and around 28 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Faigul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Faigul is 044059. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.03 hectares and falls under the 249199 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.
Faigul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tehri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Faigul
According to the 2011 Census, Faigul village had a total population of 419 people, including 183 males and 236 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 1,290 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.48%, with male literacy at 91.61% and female literacy at 59.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41.
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 Population | 419 | 183 | 236 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 57 | 28 | 29 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 41 | 24 | 17 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 266 | 142 | 124 |
| Illiterate Population | 153 | 41 | 112 |
Nearby Villages of Faigul
Faigul is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Faigul
Faigul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Faigul is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Faigul is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Faigul
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Faigul village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Faigul
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Faigul village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Faigul
Where is Faigul located?
Faigul village is located in Tehri Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Faigul?
Faigul is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Faigul?
The pincode of Faigul is 249199.
What is the population of Faigul?
Faigul had a total population of 419, including 183 males and 236 females.
How many households are there in Faigul?
Faigul had 96 households.
What is the literacy rate in Faigul?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Faigul was 73.48%. Male literacy was 91.61% and female literacy was 59.90%.