Faqirapur - Utraula, Balrampur

Faqirapur is a village situated in the Utraula tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Utraula and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Bankatwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Faqirapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Faqirapur is 173966. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.39 hectares and falls under the 271602 pincode. Utraula is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Faqirapur

As per Census 2011, Faqirapur village has a total population of 586 people, consisting of 292 males and 294 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 361 literate and 225 illiterate residents. Additionally, 45 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Faqirapur

Faqirapur 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 Faqirapur

Faqirapur 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 Gainjahwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Utraula to Faqirapur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Faqirapur is about 37 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 Faqirapur

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

Health Facilities in Faqirapur

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

FAQs about Faqirapur