Fatehpur - Khanpur, Samastipur

Fatehpur is a village situated in the Khanpur subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Hasanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fatehpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fatehpur is 236486. The village covers a total geographical area of 309 hectares and falls under the 848210 pincode. Samstipur is the nearest town, located about 25 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 2,752 people, consisting of 1,495 males and 1,257 females. The village has 639 households and a sex ratio of 840 females per 1,000 males. There are 504 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,515 literate and 1,237 illiterate residents. Additionally, 688 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7521,4951,257
Child Population (0–6 yrs)504282222
Scheduled Castes (SC)688365323
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population1,515958557
Illiterate Population1,237537700

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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BikrampattiNorth1.44 km
BalahaEast1.62 km
HasanpurSouth-East1.67 km
SadipurNorth-West2.19 km
SadukaNorth2.57 km
Bishunpur AbhiSouth2.71 km
Tal EkgharaSouth-West2.75 km
MeghpattiNorth2.90 km
Az Rakbe SaidpurNorth-West2.91 km
Thahar BasarhiaSouth-East3.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Fatehpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Fatehpur. The nearest railway station is Angar Ghat, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Samstipur to Fatehpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Fatehpur is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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 5-10 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 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Fatehpur

Where is Fatehpur located?

Fatehpur village is located in Khanpur Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Fatehpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Fatehpur is Hasanpur.

What is the pincode of Fatehpur?

The pincode of Fatehpur is 848210.

What is the population of Fatehpur?

Fatehpur has a total population of 2,752, including 1,495 males and 1,257 females.

How many households are there in Fatehpur?

There are 639 households in Fatehpur.

What is the literacy rate in Fatehpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Fatehpur is 55.05%. Male literacy is 64.08% and female literacy is 44.31%.