Faridpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Faridpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from Dhaniakhali and around 34.2 km from Chinsura. Gurap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Faridpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Faridpur is 324654. The village covers a total geographical area of 43 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Faridpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Faridpur

As per Census 2011, Faridpur village has a total population of 455 people, consisting of 236 males and 219 females. The village has 108 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 373 literate and 82 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 46 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Faridpur

Faridpur 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 Faridpur

Faridpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gurap, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Faridpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Faridpur is about 34.2 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 Faridpur

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

Health Facilities in Faridpur

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

FAQs about Faridpur