Farrabag - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Farrabag is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 14.7 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Dahapara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Farrabag village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Farrabag is 314811. The village covers a total geographical area of 40.03 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Lalbagh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Farrabag

According to the 2011 Census, Farrabag village had a total population of 452 people, including 245 males and 207 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.15%, with male literacy at 84.68% and female literacy at 69.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 324.

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

Nearby Villages of Farrabag

Farrabag 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 Farrabag

Farrabag is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dhapara Dham, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalbagh to Farrabag is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Farrabag is about 14.7 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 Farrabag

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

Health Facilities in Farrabag

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

FAQs about Farrabag