Fakirpur

Fakirpur is a village located in Burdwan I subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.3km away from sub-district headquarter Burdwan. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Fakirpur village. As per 2009 stats, Belkash is the gram panchayat of Fakirpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Fakirpur unique in its vibrant Burdwan I-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Fakirpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Fakirpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Fakirpur is 320049. The village spans a total geographical area of 164.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713102. Burdwan is nearest town to Fakirpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Fakirpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Burdwan Uttar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Fakirpur

Population of Fakirpur

According to the 2011 Census, Fakirpur has a total population of about 1,099, with approximately 555 males and 544 females. The sex ratio is around 980 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 136 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 462 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 49. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.79%, with male literacy at about 74.05% and female literacy near 55.33%. There are around 233 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Fakirpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Fakirpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Fakirpur. As per the 2011 stats, Fakirpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Fakirpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Fakirpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Fakirpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fakirpur