Faridpur

Faridpur is a village located in Burwan subdivision of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India. Berhampore and Gram Salkia are the district & sub-district headquarters of Faridpur village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Kharjuna is the gram panchayat of Faridpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Faridpur unique in its vibrant Burwan-Murshidabad region. You’ll see Faridpur’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 Faridpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Faridpur is 315898. The village spans a total geographical area of 174.88 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 742147. Kandi is nearest town to Faridpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Faridpur 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 Burwan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Baharampur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Faridpur

Population of Faridpur

According to the 2011 Census, Faridpur has a total population of about 1,234, with approximately 589 males and 645 females. The sex ratio is around 1095 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 198 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 173 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.92%, with male literacy at about 60.78% and female literacy near 51.47%. There are around 262 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Faridpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Faridpur

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

Nearby Villages of Faridpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Faridpur