Faridpur - Sultanpur Lodhi, Kapurthala

Faridpur is a village situated in the Sultanpur Lodhi tehsil of Kapurthala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sultanpur Lodhi and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Kapurthala . Shiv Dialwala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Faridpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Faridpur is 029399. The village covers a total geographical area of 176.46 hectares and falls under the 144626 pincode. Kapurthala 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 Kartarpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalandhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Faridpur

As per Census 2011, Faridpur village has a total population of 194 people, consisting of 95 males and 99 females. The village has 36 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 96 literate and 98 illiterate residents. Additionally, 194 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

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Faridpur. The nearest railway station is Sultanpur Lodi, while the nearest airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kapurthala to Faridpur is about 27 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