Fatepur - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Fatepur is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 80.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Palsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fatepur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fatepur is 316037. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.92 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Raghunathganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Fatepur

According to the 2011 Census, Fatepur village had a total population of 997 people, including 528 males and 469 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.01%, with male literacy at 59.38% and female literacy at 50.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 373, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Fatepur

Fatepur 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 Fatepur

Fatepur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Murarai, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathganj to Fatepur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Fatepur is about 80.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fatepur

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

Health Facilities in Fatepur

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

FAQs about Fatepur