Firojpur - Kichha, Udham Singh Nagar
Firojpur is a village situated in the Kichha tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kichha and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Rudrapur. Firojpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Firojpur is 056007. The village covers a total geographical area of 432.65 hectares and falls under the 263148 pincode. Kichha is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Firojpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sitarganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Firojpur
As per Census 2011, Firojpur village has a total population of 3,772 people, consisting of 1,958 males and 1,814 females. The village has 640 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 619 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,961 literate and 1,811 illiterate residents. Additionally, 694 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Firojpur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,772 | 1,958 | 1,814 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 619 | 321 | 298 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 694 | 363 | 331 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 1,961 | 1,236 | 725 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,811 | 722 | 1,089 |
Nearby Villages of Firojpur
Firojpur 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 Firojpur
Firojpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Firojpur.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kichha to Firojpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rudrapur to Firojpur is about 34 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 Firojpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Firojpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Firojpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Firojpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Firojpur
Where is Firojpur located?
Firojpur village is located in Kichha Tehsil, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Firojpur?
Firojpur is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Firojpur?
The pincode of Firojpur is 263148.
What is the population of Firojpur?
Firojpur has a total population of 3,772, including 1,958 males and 1,814 females.
How many households are there in Firojpur?
There are 640 households in Firojpur.
What is the literacy rate in Firojpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Firojpur is 51.99%. Male literacy is 63.13% and female literacy is 39.97%.