Faridpur Domotha - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Faridpur Domotha is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Ashokegram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Faridpur Domotha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Faridpur Domotha is 310708. The village covers a total geographical area of 538.36 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Faridpur Domotha

According to the 2011 Census, Faridpur Domotha village had a total population of 3,600 people, including 1,889 males and 1,711 females, living in 787 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.57%, with male literacy at 81.60% and female literacy at 75.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Faridpur Domotha

Faridpur Domotha 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 Domotha

Faridpur Domotha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Faridpur Domotha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Faridpur Domotha is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Faridpur Domotha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Faridpur Domotha village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Faridpur Domotha

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 Domotha village are given below:

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