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

As per Census 2011, Faraspur village has a total population of 457 people, consisting of 229 males and 228 females. The village has 114 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 267 literate and 190 illiterate residents. Additionally, 105 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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