Fatepur - Gazole, Malda

Fatepur is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.7 km from Gazole and around 23.5 km from English Bazar. Gazole-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fatepur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fatepur is 312581. The village covers a total geographical area of 320 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda 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 1,964 people, including 1,028 males and 936 females, living in 483 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.70%, with male literacy at 63.30% and female literacy at 45.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,748, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 188.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gazole, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Fatepur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Fatepur is about 23.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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