Fareedpur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Fareedpur is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Jaigaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fareedpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fareedpur is 200331. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.38 hectares and falls under the 222139 pincode. Khetasaray is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Fareedpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaunpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Fareedpur

According to the 2011 Census, Fareedpur village had a total population of 904 people, including 437 males and 467 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.44%, with male literacy at 83.85% and female literacy at 50.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 405.

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

Nearby Villages of Fareedpur

Fareedpur 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 Fareedpur

Fareedpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manikalan Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khetasaray to Fareedpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Fareedpur is about 31 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 Fareedpur

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

Health Facilities in Fareedpur

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

FAQs about Fareedpur