Ferrargunj (RV) (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
Ferrargunj (RV) | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 338.81 ha (837.22 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,314 |
| • Density | 390/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 744206[1] |
| Village code | 00026400 |
Ferrargunj (RV) is a small village of 338.81 hectares in Ferrargunj Tehsil in South andaman district in the Union territory of andaman & Nicobar Islands, India.[2] The village is administrated by a sarpanch who is elected representative of the village by the local elections. Ferrargunj (RV) depends on Port Blair, the nearest town for all major economic activities.[3] The village has government-provided water facilities that include One tap, One Well supply, One tank, Two tubewells, and Two handpumps. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - Two rivers, Two canals and Two springs. Ferrargunj (RV) is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Tap. Ferrargunj (RV)'s pin code is 744206[4], and village code is 00026400. The area of Ferrargunj (RV) is segregated as 184.75 hectares unirrigated, the 31.79 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 30.37 hectare area not available for cultivation.
Ferrargunj (RV) has One post office (Beachdera B.O) and One public telephone. The village is connected with a single bus service. Ferrargunj (RV) has Two banks and One credit society for the regulation of economic activity. The village is also equipped with Two recreational centers.
The village has an uninterrupted 24 hours electric supply from a power grid.
Demographics
Ferrargunj (RV) is a census village in the district of South andaman, andaman & Nicobar Islands. The village has a total population of 1314 and has total administration over 288 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Ferrargunj (RV) has 136 children, 72 boys and 64 girls.
- Scheduled tribe counts for 25 (1.90%) males constitute 15 (1.14%) of the population and females 10 (0.76%).
Medical facility
- Ferrargunj (RV) has 1 hospital in nearby town.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 1062 people are literate in Ferrargunj (RV) out of which 584 are males and 478 are females.
Ferrargunj (RV) has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 3 Primary schools
- 2 Upper primary schools
- 2 Secondary schools
- 1 Senior Secondary school
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 453 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 358 male, 95 female with 335 (73.95%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 266 males and 69 females. 44 males and 15 females are considered as the main cultivators with the help of 23 male. 118 people are reported to work for a marginal period of time in the year.
They depend on the agricultural markets (Mandi) of the nearby towns of Port Blair and South andaman to sell paddy and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 744206 and Post Offices under 744206 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "Pin Code 744206 and Post Offices under 744206 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "744206 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "Pincode 744206". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
External link
- Census of India, Provisional Population Totals
- Andaman and Nicobar Administration Website