Faridpur Durgapur
Faridpur Durgapur is a Town and Subdivision in Barddhaman District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Faridpur Durgapur Block (CD) is 02274. The total area of Faridpur Durgapur Subdivision is 184 km², which includes 161.66 km² of rural area and 22.55 km² of urban area. Faridpur Durgapur has a sex ratio of approximately 916 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Faridpur Durgapur Subdivision
Faridpur Durgapur Subdivision has a total of 57 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Faridpur Durgapur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amdahi | Gaurbazar | Durgapur (30 km) |
| 2 | Amlauka | Ichhapur | Durgapur (10 km) |
| 3 | Arati | Ichhapur | Durgapur (7 km) |
| 4 | Balijuri | Laudoha | Ukhra (10 km) |
| 5 | Banagram | Gogla | Faridpur Durgapur |
| 6 | Banguri | Ichhapur | Durgapur (8 km) |
| 7 | Banshgara | Ichhapur | Durgapur (8 km) |
| 8 | Banshia | Pratappur | Durgapur (16 km) |
| 9 | Bansol | Ichhapur | Durgapur (6 km) |
| 10 | Baragaria | Pratappur | Durgapur (15 km) |
| 11 | Benebandhi | Laudoha | Ukhra (10 km) |
| 12 | Bhaburia | Gaurbazar | Faridpur Durgapur |
| 13 | Bhadrapur | Laudoha | Ukhra (6 km) |
| 14 | Chak Laudoha | Laudoha | Faridpur Durgapur |
| 15 | Chapabandi | Ichhapur | Durgapur (8 km) |
| 16 | Dhabani | Pratappur | Durgapur (10 km) |
| 17 | Gogla | Gogla | Durgapur (30 km) |
| 18 | Gopendanga | Pratappur | Durgapur (15 km) |
| 19 | Hetedoba | Ichhapur | Durgapur (6 km) |
| 20 | Ichhapur | Ichhapur | Faridpur Durgapur |
| 21 | Jabuna | Ichhapur | Durgapur (6 km) |
| 22 | Jagannathpur | Pratappur | Durgapur (25 km) |
| 23 | Jamgara | Pratappur | Durgapur (17 km) |
| 24 | Jemua | Jemua | Durgapur (16 km) |
| 25 | Jhanjra | Laudoha | Ukhra (6 km) |
| 26 | Jot Balaram | Gaurbazar | Durgapur (40 km) |
| 27 | Kaliganj | Jemua | Durgapur (1 km) |
| 28 | Kalikapur | Pratappur | Durgapur (10 km) |
| 29 | Kalinagar | Pratappur | Durgapur (15 km) |
| 30 | Kamardanga | Gaurbazar | Faridpur Durgapur |
| 31 | Katabera | Pratappur | Durgapur (12 km) |
| 32 | Kendua | Ichhapur | Durgapur (12 km) |
| 33 | Kendula | Pratappur | Durgapur (20 km) |
| 34 | Khatgaria | Pratappur | Durgapur (25 km) |
| 35 | Laskarbandh | Gogla | Durgapur (35 km) |
| 36 | Laudoha | Laudoha | Ukhra (8 km) |
| 37 | Madhaiganj | Gaurbazar | Durgapur (20 km) |
| 38 | Madhaipur | Gogla | Durgapur (36 km) |
| 39 | Maheshpur | Laudoha | Ukhra (12 km) |
| 40 | Mandarbani | Gogla | Faridpur Durgapur |
| 41 | Nabaghanapur | Laudoha | Faridpur Durgapur |
| 42 | Nachan | Pratappur | Durgapur (10 km) |
| 43 | Narakonda | Laudoha | Pandaveswar (6 km) |
| 44 | Nutandanga | Gogla | Durgapur (32 km) |
| 45 | Pansiuli | Gogla | Durgapur (35 km) |
| 46 | Paranganj | Jemua | Durgapur (4 km) |
| 47 | Patsaora | Ichhapur | Durgapur (8 km) |
| 48 | Pratappur | Pratappur | Durgapur (7 km) |
| 49 | Rangamatia | Laudoha | Ukhra (12 km) |
| 50 | Sarpi | Ichhapur | Faridpur Durgapur |
| 51 | Shankarpur | Jemua | Durgapur (1 km) |
| 52 | Shyampur | Laudoha | Ukhra (7 km) |
| 53 | Shyamsundarpur | Gaurbazar | Durgapur (50 km) |
| 54 | Sirsha | Laudoha | Faridpur Durgapur |
| 55 | Srikrishnapur | Gaurbazar | Durgapur (40 km) |
| 56 | Tetikhala | Jemua | Durgapur (1 km) |
| 57 | Tilabani | Laudoha | Ukhra (7 km) |
Population of Faridpur Durgapur Subdivision
The population profile of Faridpur Durgapur Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Faridpur Durgapur Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,15,924 | 85,370 | 30,554 |
| Male Population | 60,478 | 44,308 | 16,170 |
| Female Population | 55,446 | 41,062 | 14,384 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,309 | 10,179 | 3,130 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,913 | 5,309 | 1,604 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,396 | 4,870 | 1,526 |
| Literate Population | 76,080 | 55,135 | 20,945 |
| Literate Male Population | 43,951 | 31,675 | 12,276 |
| Literate Female Population | 32,129 | 23,460 | 8,669 |
| Illiterate Population | 39,844 | 30,235 | 9,609 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,527 | 12,633 | 3,894 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 23,317 | 17,602 | 5,715 |
| Total Households | 25,591 | 18,939 | 6,652 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Faridpur Durgapur Subdivision is around 1,15,924 people. This includes 60,478 males and 55,446 females. Rural population is about 85,370 (44,308 males and 41,062 females), while urban population is nearly 30,554 (16,170 males and 14,384 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,309 of the population, with 6,913 boys and 6,396 girls. Rural areas have 10,179 children, and urban areas have about 3,130 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 76,080 literate people in Faridpur Durgapur Subdivision, including 43,951 literate males and 32,129 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 55,135 individuals and urban literacy covers around 20,945 people.
- About 39,844 people in Faridpur Durgapur Subdivision are not literate, including 16,527 males and 23,317 females. Rural areas include 30,235 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 9,609 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 25,591 households, with 18,939 in villages and 6,652 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Faridpur Durgapur Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 36,641 | 27,799 | 8,842 |
| SC Male Population | 19,005 | 14,348 | 4,657 |
| SC Female Population | 17,636 | 13,451 | 4,185 |
| Total ST Population | 8,073 | 6,322 | 1,751 |
| ST Male Population | 4,037 | 3,134 | 903 |
| ST Female Population | 4,036 | 3,188 | 848 |
| Population Density | 629 / km² | 528 / km² | 1,355 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Faridpur Durgapur Subdivision is approximately 36,641 people, including 19,005 males and 17,636 females. Around 27,799 people live in rural parts. Nearly 8,842 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Faridpur Durgapur Subdivision is about 8,073 people, including 4,037 males and 4,036 females. Around 6,322 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,751 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 629 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 528 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,355 people per sq. km.