Faridpur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Faridpur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.7 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Patriram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Faridpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Faridpur is 311232. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.78 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Faridpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Faridpur

As per Census 2011, Faridpur village has a total population of 2,362 people, consisting of 1,237 males and 1,125 females. The village has 566 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 272 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,527 literate and 835 illiterate residents. Additionally, 173 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,002 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Faridpur are given below:

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 3.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Faridpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Faridpur is about 7.7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 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