Faridpur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Faridpur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 36.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sattore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Faridpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Faridpur is 317925. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.81 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Faridpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Faridpur

As per Census 2011, Faridpur village has a total population of 475 people, consisting of 228 males and 247 females. The village has 106 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 292 literate and 183 illiterate residents. Additionally, 93 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 269 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Faridpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population475228247
Child Population (0–6 yrs)542826
Scheduled Castes (SC)934350
Scheduled Tribes (ST)269132137
Literate Population292154138
Illiterate Population18374109

Nearby Villages of Faridpur

Faridpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Dakshin SultanpurNorth-West1.40 km
NachansahaSouth1.41 km
Bishnu KhandaNorth-East1.66 km
ShibpurSouth-West1.72 km
JadabpurNorth-East2.18 km
GoltikuriWest2.49 km
BilatiNorth-West2.51 km
AmgareNorth-East2.52 km
SundipurNorth-East2.74 km
BinodpurSouth-East2.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Faridpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Faridpur. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Faridpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Faridpur is about 36.9 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 Faridpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Faridpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Faridpur

Where is Faridpur located?

Faridpur village is located in Bolpur Sriniketan Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Faridpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Faridpur is Sattore.

What is the pincode of Faridpur?

The pincode of Faridpur is 731204.

What is the population of Faridpur?

Faridpur has a total population of 475, including 228 males and 247 females.

How many households are there in Faridpur?

There are 106 households in Faridpur.

What is the literacy rate in Faridpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Faridpur is 61.47%. Male literacy is 67.54% and female literacy is 55.87%.