Faridpur - Daniawan, Patna

Faridpur is a village situated in the Daniawan subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Daniawan and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Salarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Faridpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Faridpur is 246251. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 801304 pincode. Fatwah is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Faridpur

As per Census 2011, Faridpur village has a total population of 1,591 people, consisting of 812 males and 779 females. The village has 271 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 244 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 861 literate and 730 illiterate residents. Additionally, 661 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,591812779
Child Population (0–6 yrs)244138106
Scheduled Castes (SC)661337324
Literate Population861501360
Illiterate Population730311419

Nearby Villages of Faridpur

Faridpur 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)
MarwaEast1.10 km
Pir BarhaunaWest1.34 km
TarauraSouth-West1.72 km
Erai BenipurNorth1.92 km
AlawalpurSouth-East2.11 km
DalanichakSouth-East2.23 km
NetarNorth-East2.40 km
HasanpurWest2.57 km
Nabi ChakWest2.64 km
SalarpurNorth-West2.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Faridpur

Faridpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Daniyawan Bazar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatwah to Faridpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Faridpur is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Faridpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Faridpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Faridpur

Where is Faridpur located?

Faridpur village is located in Daniawan Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Faridpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Faridpur is Salarpur.

What is the pincode of Faridpur?

The pincode of Faridpur is 801304.

What is the population of Faridpur?

Faridpur has a total population of 1,591, including 812 males and 779 females.

How many households are there in Faridpur?

There are 271 households in Faridpur.

What is the literacy rate in Faridpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Faridpur is 54.12%. Male literacy is 61.70% and female literacy is 46.21%.