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.

Faridpur has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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

Below is a concise population overview of Faridpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Faridpur village:

• The total population of Faridpur village is around 2,362, including approximately 1,237 males and 1,125 females, with a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 272 children aged 0–6 years in Faridpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Faridpur village has 173 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,002 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Faridpur village is about 64.65%, with male literacy at 72.35% and female literacy at 56.18%.
• There are around 566 households in Faridpur village.

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.

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