Fatepur - Balagarh, Hooghly

Fatepur is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from Patuligram and around 36.8 km from Chinsura. Guptipara-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fatepur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fatepur is 324905. The village covers a total geographical area of 151.51 hectares and falls under the 712512 pincode. Kalna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Fatepur

According to the 2011 Census, Fatepur village had a total population of 2,203 people, including 1,149 males and 1,054 females, living in 503 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.49%, with male literacy at 79.01% and female literacy at 73.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 903, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Fatepur

Fatepur 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 Fatepur

Fatepur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Behula, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalna to Fatepur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Fatepur is about 36.8 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 Fatepur

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

Health Facilities in Fatepur

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

FAQs about Fatepur