Foolpur - Varanasi Sadar, Varanasi

Foolpur is a village situated in the Varanasi Sadar tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Varanasi and around 16 km from Varanasi. Phoolpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Foolpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Foolpur is 209654. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.32 hectares and falls under the 221206 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Foolpur 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 Shivpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Foolpur

According to the 2011 Census, Foolpur village had a total population of 1,861 people, including 959 males and 902 females, living in 318 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.46%, with male literacy at 84.50% and female literacy at 59.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 946.

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

Nearby Villages of Foolpur

Foolpur 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 Foolpur

Foolpur 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 Sarnath, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Foolpur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Foolpur

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

Health Facilities in Foolpur

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

FAQs about Foolpur