Faridpur Village Overview
Faridpur is a village in Rampurhat I tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 9.5 km from Rampurhat tehsil headquarters. Suri is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kharun is the Gram Panchayat for Faridpur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Faridpur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Faridpur is 316343. The village covers a geographical area of 168.36 hectares and has a pincode of 731224. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Faridpur
Population & Demographics of Faridpur
This section provides population and demographic details of Faridpur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 395 | 203 | 192 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 58 | 26 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 147 | 74 | 73 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 79 | 37 | 42 |
| Literate Population | 251 | 147 | 104 |
| Illiterate Population | 144 | 56 | 88 |
Key population details of Faridpur village are given below:
- Faridpur village is a small village with a total population of around 395, including approximately 203 males and 192 females, with a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 147 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 79 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Faridpur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 63.54%.
- There are around 111 households in Faridpur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Faridpur
Transport facilities help residents of Faridpur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Faridpur
The following villages are located close to Faridpur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Faridpur
- Where is Faridpur located?
- Faridpur village is located in Rampurhat I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Faridpur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Faridpur is Kharun (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Faridpur?
- The pincode of Faridpur is 731224.
- What is the population of Faridpur?
- Faridpur has a total population of 395, including 203 males and 192 females.
- How many households are there in Faridpur?
- There are 111 households in Faridpur.
- What is the literacy rate in Faridpur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Faridpur is 63.54%. Male literacy is 72.41% and female literacy is 54.17%.