Faridpur - Taraiya, Saran

Faridpur is a village situated in the Taraiya subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Taraiya and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Bhagwatpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Faridpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Faridpur is 232999. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 841424 pincode. Marhaura is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Faridpur

According to the 2011 Census, Faridpur village had a total population of 2,766 people, including 1,398 males and 1,368 females, living in 455 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.91%, with male literacy at 78.48% and female literacy at 55.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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 Sham Kauria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Marhaura to Faridpur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Faridpur is about 39 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:

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:

FAQs about Faridpur