Faridour - Belthara Road, Ballia
Faridour is a village situated in the Belthara Road tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belthara Road and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Jamin Sisaind serves as the Gram Panchayat for Faridour village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Faridour is 197795. The village covers a total geographical area of 15.04 hectares and falls under the 221715 pincode. Belthra Road is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.
Faridour village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Belthara Road Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Salempur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Faridour
According to the 2011 Census, Faridour village had a total population of 123 people, including 65 males and 58 females, living in 16 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.95%, with male literacy at 92.31% and female literacy at 62.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 123 | 65 | 58 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 51 | 26 | 25 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 75 | 48 | 27 |
| Illiterate Population | 48 | 17 | 31 |
Nearby Villages of Faridour
Faridour 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Gangaupur | South | 0.52 km |
| Chak Sherwani | South | 0.58 km |
| Masaon | North | 0.67 km |
| Jamin Sisain | West | 0.85 km |
| Bhuari | East | 0.88 km |
| Bhadhar | South | 1.10 km |
| Siyar | North | 1.19 km |
| Salempur T. Farsatar | South | 1.47 km |
| Sisand Kala | South-West | 1.59 km |
| Tendua | North-West | 1.60 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Faridour
Faridour is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Belthara Road, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belthra Road to Faridour is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Faridour is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Faridour
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Faridour village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Faridour
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Faridour village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Faridour
Where is Faridour located?
Faridour village is located in Belthara Road Tehsil, Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Faridour?
The Gram Panchayat of Faridour is Jamin Sisaind.
What is the pincode of Faridour?
The pincode of Faridour is 221715.
What is the population of Faridour?
Faridour had a total population of 123, including 65 males and 58 females.
How many households are there in Faridour?
Faridour had 16 households.
What is the literacy rate in Faridour?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Faridour was 78.95%. Male literacy was 92.31% and female literacy was 62.79%.