Fayezpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Fayezpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 42.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jahangirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fayezpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fayezpur is 310687. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.9 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Fayezpur

According to the 2011 Census, Fayezpur village had a total population of 563 people, including 283 males and 280 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.53%, with male literacy at 80.33% and female literacy at 66.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 315.

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

Nearby Villages of Fayezpur

Fayezpur 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 Fayezpur

Public transport in the Fayezpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Fayezpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Fayezpur is about 42.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fayezpur

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

Health Facilities in Fayezpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Fayezpur village are given below:

FAQs about Fayezpur