Farakpur

Farakpur is a village located in Memari Ii subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.1km away from sub-district headquarter Memari. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Farakpur village. As per 2009 stats, Bohar I is the gram panchayat of Farakpur village.

Farakpur has its own place in the vibrant Barddhaman region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Farakpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Farakpur is 320356. The village spans a total geographical area of 42.87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713154. Memari is nearest town to Farakpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Farakpur 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 Monteswar 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.

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Population of Farakpur

Below is a concise population overview of Farakpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 622 324 298
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 76 44 32
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 132 64 68
Literate Population 455 242 213
Illiterate Population 167 82 85

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Farakpur village:

  • The total population of Farakpur village is around 622, including approximately 324 males and 298 females, with a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 76 children aged 0–6 years in Farakpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Farakpur village has 132 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Farakpur village is about 73.15%, with male literacy at 74.69% and female literacy at 71.48%.
  • There are around 127 households in Farakpur village.

Connectivity of Farakpur

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Farakpur

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

Jhikra Bamunpukur Ahira Satgachhia Ranihati Bishnupur Mahishanga Mahishpur Rukashpur Shikarpur Bitra

Frequently Asked Questions about Farakpur

Where is Farakpur located?
Farakpur village is situated in Memari Ii Subdivision, within the Barddhaman district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Farakpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Farakpur is Bohar I (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Farakpur?
The pincode of Farakpur is 713154, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Farakpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Farakpur is 622, with 324 males and 298 females.
How many households are there in Farakpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Farakpur village has a total of 127 households.
What is the literacy rate in Farakpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Farakpur is 73.15%. The male literacy rate is 74.69%, while the female literacy rate is 71.48%.