Homfreygunj (RV) (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
Homfreygunj (RV) | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 183.38 ha (453.14 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 424 |
| • Density | 230/km2 (600/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 744105[1] |
| Village code | 00028900 |
Homfreygunj (RV) is a small village of 183.38 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. Homfreygunj (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, Two tanks, Two tubewells, and Two handpumps. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - Two rivers, Two canals and Two springs. Homfreygunj (RV) is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Tap. Homfreygunj (RV)'s pin code is 744105[4], and village code is 00028900. The area of Homfreygunj (RV) is segregated as 71.8 hectares unirrigated, the 33.69 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 25.96 hectare area not available for cultivation.
Homfreygunj (RV) has One post office (Humferygunj B.O) and One public telephone. The village is connected with a single bus service. Homfreygunj (RV) has Two banks and Two credit societies 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
Homfreygunj (RV) is a census village in the district of South andaman, andaman & Nicobar Islands. The village has a total population of 424 and has total administration over 103 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Homfreygunj (RV) has 51 children, 28 boys and 23 girls.
- Scheduled tribe counts for 6 (1.42%) males constitute 5 (1.18%) of the population and females 1 (0.24%).
Medical facility
- Homfreygunj (RV) has 3 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 350 people are literate in Homfreygunj (RV) out of which 195 are males and 155 are females.
Homfreygunj (RV) has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 1 Primary school
- 1 Upper primary school
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 159 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 142 male, 17 female with 152 (95.6%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 135 males and 17 females. 13 males and 0 females are considered as the main cultivators with the help of 36 male and 2 female agricultural labor. 7 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 - and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 744105 and Post Offices under 744105 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "Pin Code 744105 and Post Offices under 744105 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "744105 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "Pincode 744105". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
External link
- Census of India, Provisional Population Totals
- Andaman and Nicobar Administration Website