Fatehpur - Basoda, Vidisha

Fatehpur 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 55 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Bhatni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fatehpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fatehpur is 481224. The village covers a total geographical area of 405 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Fatehpur

As per Census 2011, Fatehpur village has a total population of 858 people, consisting of 473 males and 385 females. The village has 196 households and a sex ratio of 813 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 531 literate and 327 illiterate residents. Additionally, 374 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 123 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population858473385
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1286959
Scheduled Castes (SC)374214160
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1236954
Literate Population531348183
Illiterate Population327125202

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)
Shahjahanpur Alias BehtaSouth-West1.56 km
KanjnaWest2.56 km
JugyaiNorth-West2.57 km
BhatniNorth-East2.63 km
BagharruNorth2.88 km
SunariEast2.89 km
DindoliSouth-East3.05 km
RabarayaiSouth-West3.59 km
Dabra Urf RaghunathpurSouth3.93 km
Ajeejpur BhaderuSouth-West4.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Fatehpur

Fatehpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rao Khedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Fatehpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Fatehpur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
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)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Fatehpur

Where is Fatehpur located?

Fatehpur village is located in Basoda Tehsil, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Fatehpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Fatehpur is Bhatni.

What is the pincode of Fatehpur?

The pincode of Fatehpur is 464221.

What is the population of Fatehpur?

Fatehpur has a total population of 858, including 473 males and 385 females.

How many households are there in Fatehpur?

There are 196 households in Fatehpur.

What is the literacy rate in Fatehpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Fatehpur is 61.89%. Male literacy is 73.57% and female literacy is 47.53%.