Fatepur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Fatepur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jalghar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fatepur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fatepur is 311144. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.59 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Fatepur 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 Fatepur

According to the 2011 Census, Fatepur village had a total population of 753 people, including 388 males and 365 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.55%, with male literacy at 66.57% and female literacy at 54.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 303, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 322.

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 auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Fatepur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Fatepur is about 15.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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