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 Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Faridpur

According to the 2011 Census, Faridpur village had a total population of 475 people, including 228 males and 247 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.36%, with male literacy at 77.00% and female literacy at 62.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 269.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Faridpur