Faridpur - Soraon, Prayagraj

Faridpur is a village situated in the Soraon tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Soraon and around 18 km from Allahabad. Kasari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Faridpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Faridpur is 160837. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.55 hectares and falls under the 229412 pincode. Soraon is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Faridpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phaphamau Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Phulpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Faridpur

According to the 2011 Census, Faridpur village had a total population of 1,211 people, including 634 males and 577 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.85%, with male literacy at 76.17% and female literacy at 50.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 555.

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

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

Faridpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarai Gopal, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soraon to Faridpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Faridpur is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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