Faraspur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Faraspur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 87.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kalikamora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Faraspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Faraspur is 310475. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.88 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Faraspur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Faraspur

According to the 2011 Census, Faraspur village had a total population of 457 people, including 229 males and 228 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.59%, with male literacy at 69.59% and female literacy at 65.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 105.

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

Nearby Villages of Faraspur

Faraspur 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 Faraspur

Faraspur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Faraspur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Faraspur is about 87.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Faraspur

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

Health Facilities in Faraspur

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

FAQs about Faraspur