Fului - Goghat - II, Hooghly

Fului is a village situated in the Goghat - II subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.3 km from Goghat and around 102 km from Chinsura. Badanganj-falui-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fului village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fului is 324187. The village covers a total geographical area of 777.38 hectares and falls under the 712122 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Fului

According to the 2011 Census, Fului village had a total population of 5,984 people, including 3,064 males and 2,920 females, living in 1,288 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.06%, with male literacy at 85.13% and female literacy at 70.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,403, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 166.

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

Nearby Villages of Fului

Fului 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 Fului

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Fului. The nearest railway station is Bogri Road, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Fului is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Fului is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fului

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

Health Facilities in Fului

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

FAQs about Fului