Indian Village Directory

Farod Village

Farod is an inhabited village in Ghoghamba Taluka of Panch Mahals district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 518768, the Census 2011 record lists 2,809 people in 546 households and the reported area is 469.44 hectares. The local references include Farod Gram Panchayat, Ghoghamba CD Block and the nearest town reference is Halol at about 20 km.

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Quick answer: Farod is a village in Ghoghamba Taluka, Panch Mahals district, Gujarat, India. The available record shows Census village code 518768 and 2,809 people in 546 households.
Village Code518768
Population2,809
Households546
Area469.44 hectares
Nearest TownHalol

Key Village Facts

Village
Farod
Census Village Code
518768
State
Gujarat
State Census Code
24
District
Panch Mahals
District Census Code
484
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ghoghamba
Sub-district Census Code
03887
CD Block
Ghoghamba
Gram Panchayat
Farod
Households
546
Population
2,809
Male Population
1,453
Female Population
1,356
Sex Ratio
933.24
Area
469.44 hectares
Area
4.69 sq km
Nearest Town
Halol
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
389365
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Farod at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,809 people, 469.44 hectares of reported area and Halol as the nearest town reference for Farod, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateGujarat
DistrictPanch Mahals
TalukaGhoghamba
CD BlockGhoghamba
Gram PanchayatFAROD
  • Farod falls under Ghoghamba Taluka in Panch Mahals district, Gujarat.
  • The Census village code is 518768.
  • The record lists 2,809 people living in 546 households.
  • The reported village area is 469.44 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Halol.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density598.37 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.14 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share4.98%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.6%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share33.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Farod in the official administrative record. Census village code 518768, Farod Gram Panchayat and Ghoghamba CD Block.

State Census Code
24
District Census Code
484
Sub-district Census Code
03887
Village Census Code
518768
CD Block Code
0166
Gram Panchayat Code
52
CD Block Name
Ghoghamba
Gram Panchayat Name
Farod

Location and Distance

Halol is the nearest town listed for Farod, about 20 km away. Godhra is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ghoghamba
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Godhra
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Halol
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gujarat
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Halol
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
469.44 hectares
Area
4.69 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,809 people in 546 households, with 1,453 male residents and 1,356 female residents. The average household size is 5.14, and SC share is 4.98% and ST share is 1.6% for Farod. Population density works out to about 598.37 people per sq km.

Total Households
546
Total Population
2,809
Male Population
1,453
Female Population
1,356
Sex Ratio
933.24
Average Household Size
5.14
SC Population
140
SC Male Population
72
SC Female Population
68
SC Population Share
4.98
ST Population
45
ST Male Population
19
ST Female Population
26
ST Population Share
1.6
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Farod list 1 government primary school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
4
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Farod include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Community Waste Disposal System After House To House Collection
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
119.15 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Farod include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Farod include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Farod is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Farod show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Paddy and Pigeon Pea, net sown area is 358.02 hectares and irrigated land is 119.15 hectares (33.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Pigeon Pea
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
46.94 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
12.66 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
43.62 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
358.02
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
238.87 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
119.15

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Farod

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 2 50%
Union Bank of India 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 389365 Panch Mahals Ghoghamba Ghoghamba Goghum, Opp Bob, Goghumba at Po- Goghumba. PIN- 389365 Goghum, Opp Bob, Goghumba at Po- Goghumba. PIN- 389365, Panch Ma…
State Bank of India CRM 389365 Panch Mahals Ghoghamba Ghoghamba 1st Floor, Main Market Ghoghamba Ghoghamba, Panch Mahals, Gujarat, 389365
Union Bank of India ATM 389365 Panch Mahals Ghoghamba Paroli Main Road, Barotfalia, No.165, Paroli, Panch Mahals, Gujarat, 389365
Bank of Baroda ATM 389365 Panch Mahals Ghoghamba Kanpur Kanpur Near Primary Health Centre, Panch Mahals, Gujarat, 389365

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Farod village located?

Farod is in Ghoghamba Taluka of Panch Mahals district in Gujarat, India.

Which district is Farod village in?

Farod village is in Panch Mahals district.

Which state is Farod village in?

Farod village is in Gujarat.

Which taluka is Farod under?

Farod comes under Ghoghamba Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Farod?

The Census village code of Farod is 518768.

Which Gram Panchayat is Farod under?

Farod is listed under FAROD Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ghoghamba.

What is the population of Farod village?

The village record lists 2,809 people and 546 households for Farod.

How many households are in Farod village?

The village record lists 546 households for Farod.

What is the male and female population of Farod?

The record lists 1,453 male residents and 1,356 female residents for Farod.

What is the sex ratio of Farod village?

The sex ratio of Farod is 933.24 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Farod village?

The reported geographical area of Farod is 469.44 hectares.

What is the population density of Farod village?

The approximate population density of Farod is 598.37 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Farod?

The nearest town listed for Farod is Halol, about 20 km away.

How far is Farod from the district headquarters?

Farod is about 45 km from Godhra, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Farod from the sub-district headquarters?

Farod is about 5 km from Ghoghamba, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Farod?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government secondary school for Farod.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Farod?

For Farod, reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Paddy and Pigeon Pea, net sown area is 358.02 hectares and irrigated land is 119.15 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Farod?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Farod. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.