Faridpur

Faridpur is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.7km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Faridpur village. As per 2009 stats, Patriram is the gram panchayat of Faridpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Faridpur unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Faridpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Faridpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Faridpur is 311232. The village spans a total geographical area of 126.78 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733129. Balurghat is nearest town to Faridpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Faridpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Faridpur

Population of Faridpur

According to the 2011 Census, Faridpur has a total population of about 2,362, with approximately 1,237 males and 1,125 females. The sex ratio is around 909 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 272 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 173 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,002. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.65%, with male literacy at about 72.35% and female literacy near 56.18%. There are around 566 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Faridpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Faridpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Faridpur. As per the 2011 stats, Faridpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Faridpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Faridpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Faridpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Faridpur