Fatehpur Village - Narpatganj, Araria

Fatehpur is a village situated in the Narpatganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narpatganj and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Fattehpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fatehpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fatehpur is 221510. The village covers a total geographical area of 1335 hectares and falls under the 854335 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Fatehpur

As per Census 2011, Fatehpur village has a total population of 12,110 people, consisting of 6,314 males and 5,796 females. The village has 2,539 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,378 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,177 literate and 6,933 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,581 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 615 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 12,110 6,314 5,796
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 2,378 1,200 1,178
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,581 808 773
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 615 302 313
Literate Population 5,177 3,325 1,852
Illiterate Population 6,933 2,989 3,944

Nearby Villages of Fatehpur

Fatehpur 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Jamuara KalanSouth-West0.80 km
Mangura ChakNorth-West0.81 km
Jamuara KhurdSouth-East0.83 km
BahakWest1.49 km
Geyan KhapSouth-West1.52 km
HasanpurSouth1.55 km
PachmaNorth1.73 km
Baramh ChakSouth-West1.74 km
BihargainNorth-East1.84 km
BarhetaNorth-West2.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Fatehpur

Fatehpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ismailpur, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.6 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Fatehpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Fatehpur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fatehpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Fatehpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Fatehpur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Fatehpur

Where is Fatehpur located?

Fatehpur village is located in Narpatganj Subdivision, Araria district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Fatehpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Fatehpur is Fattehpur.

What is the pincode of Fatehpur?

The pincode of Fatehpur is 854335.

What is the population of Fatehpur?

Fatehpur has a total population of 12,110, including 6,314 males and 5,796 females.

How many households are there in Fatehpur?

There are 2,539 households in Fatehpur.

What is the literacy rate in Fatehpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Fatehpur is 42.75%. Male literacy is 52.66% and female literacy is 31.95%.