Faridpur

Faridpur is a village located in Burdwan I subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.3km away from sub-district headquarter Burdwan. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Faridpur village. As per 2009 stats, Bandul I is the gram panchayat of Faridpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Faridpur unique in its vibrant Burdwan I-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Faridpur’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 Faridpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Faridpur is 320099. The village spans a total geographical area of 506.83 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713426. Burdwan is nearest town to Faridpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Faridpur 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 Faridpur

Population of Faridpur

According to the 2011 Census, Faridpur has a total population of about 2,435, with approximately 1,275 males and 1,160 females. The sex ratio is around 909 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 236 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 628 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 213. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.13%, with male literacy at about 75.22% and female literacy near 66.64%. There are around 566 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Faridpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Faridpur

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

Nearby Villages of Faridpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Faridpur