Fatehpur - Vikas Nagar, Dehradun

Fatehpur is a village situated in the Vikas Nagar tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 1 km from Vikasnagar and around 38 km from Dehradun. Fatehpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fatehpur is 044992. The village covers a total geographical area of 410.94 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Herbertpur is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Fatehpur 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 Vikasnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Fatehpur

According to the 2011 Census, Fatehpur village had a total population of 3,221 people, including 1,694 males and 1,527 females, living in 638 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.28%, with male literacy at 83.16% and female literacy at 68.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Fatehpur

Fatehpur 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 Fatehpur

Fatehpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Herbertpur to Fatehpur is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Fatehpur is about 38 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 Fatehpur

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

Health Facilities in Fatehpur

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

FAQs about Fatehpur