Faradpur

Faradpur is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 1.8km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Faradpur village. As per 2009 stats, Hazratpur is the gram panchayat of Faradpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Faradpur unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Faradpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Faradpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Faradpur is 311447. The village spans a total geographical area of 80.13 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Gangarampur is nearest town to Faradpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Faradpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Faradpur

Population of Faradpur

According to the 2011 Census, Faradpur has a total population of about 172, with approximately 85 males and 87 females. The sex ratio is around 1023 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 29 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 141. The overall literacy rate is approximately 44.19%, with male literacy at about 49.41% and female literacy near 39.08%. There are around 40 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Faradpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Faradpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Faradpur. As per the 2011 stats, Faradpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Faradpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Faradpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Faradpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Faradpur