Faridpur - Dinanagar, Gurdaspur

Faridpur is a village situated in the Dinanagar tehsil of Gurdaspur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 16 km from Gurdaspur and around 16 km from Gurdaspur. Faridpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Faridpur is 027811. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 143525 pincode. Dina Nagar is the nearest town.

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 Dina Nagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Faridpur

According to the 2011 Census, Faridpur village had a total population of 620 people, including 315 males and 305 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.05%, with male literacy at 88.17% and female literacy at 75.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 316.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dina Nagar, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gurdaspur to Faridpur is about 16 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 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