Faridpur - Basoda, Vidisha

Faridpur is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Fareedpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Faridpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Faridpur is 481277. The village covers a total geographical area of 722 hectares and falls under the 464220 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Faridpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basoda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vidisha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Faridpur

As per Census 2011, Faridpur village has a total population of 1,213 people, consisting of 642 males and 571 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males. There are 179 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 774 literate and 439 illiterate residents. Additionally, 243 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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 Pabai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Faridpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Faridpur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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