Faridpur - Labpur, Birbhum

Faridpur is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 23.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Chauhatta-mahodari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Faridpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Faridpur is 317467. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.2 hectares and falls under the 731201 pincode. Ahmedpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Faridpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Faridpur

According to the 2011 Census, Faridpur village had a total population of 382 people, including 189 males and 193 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.51%, with male literacy at 80.61% and female literacy at 62.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 165.

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

Faridpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ahmadpur Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmedpur to Faridpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Faridpur is about 23.4 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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