Farandipur - Bhikhiwind, Tarn Taran

Farandipur is a village situated in the Bhikhiwind tehsil of Tarn Taran district, Punjab. It is located approximately 22 km from Patti and around 35 km from Tarn Taran. Farandipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Farandipur is 038072. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 143303 pincode. Patti is the nearest town.

Farandipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khem karan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Farandipur

According to the 2011 Census, Farandipur village had a total population of 740 people, including 382 males and 358 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.24%, with male literacy at 69.72% and female literacy at 52.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201.

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

Nearby Villages of Farandipur

Farandipur 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 Farandipur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Farandipur. The nearest railway station is Khasa, while the nearest airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tarn Taran to Farandipur is about 35 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 Farandipur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Farandipur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Farandipur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Farandipur village are given below:

FAQs about Farandipur