Faguakanali - Bankura - I, Bankura

Faguakanali is a village situated in the Bankura - I subdivision of Bankura district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from Bankura, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Andarthole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Faguakanali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Faguakanali is 326958. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.9 hectares and falls under the 722136 pincode. Bankura is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Faguakanali

As per Census 2011, Faguakanali village has a total population of 356 people, consisting of 187 males and 169 females. The village has 66 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 182 literate and 174 illiterate residents. Additionally, 248 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 108 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population356187169
Child Population (0–6 yrs)503020
Scheduled Castes (SC)248136112
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1085157
Literate Population18210874
Illiterate Population1747995

Nearby Villages of Faguakanali

Faguakanali 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)
ChaturdihiNorth-West0.87 km
Chalia BarkraSouth1.13 km
BaindhkaEast1.14 km
GolamitaraNorth1.69 km
ChelemaWest1.73 km
SupurdihiNorth-West1.75 km
ShushuniaSouth-East1.80 km
KhapSouth1.99 km
DulalpurNorth-East1.99 km
DubrajiEast2.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Faguakanali

Faguakanali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bankura, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bankura to Faguakanali is about 16 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 Faguakanali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Faguakanali

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Faguakanali 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 >10 km

FAQs about Faguakanali

Where is Faguakanali located?

Faguakanali village is located in Bankura - I Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Faguakanali?

The Gram Panchayat of Faguakanali is Andarthole.

What is the pincode of Faguakanali?

The pincode of Faguakanali is 722136.

What is the population of Faguakanali?

Faguakanali has a total population of 356, including 187 males and 169 females.

How many households are there in Faguakanali?

There are 66 households in Faguakanali.

What is the literacy rate in Faguakanali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Faguakanali is 51.12%. Male literacy is 57.75% and female literacy is 43.79%.