Fauzbag - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Fauzbag is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 17.3 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Mukundabagh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fauzbag village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fauzbag is 314929. The village covers a total geographical area of 21.25 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Azimganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Fauzbag

As per Census 2011, Fauzbag village has a total population of 250 people, consisting of 142 males and 108 females. The village has 49 households and a sex ratio of 760 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 181 literate and 69 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Fauzbag

Fauzbag 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 Fauzbag

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Fauzbag. The nearest railway station is Dhapara Dham, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azimganj to Fauzbag is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Fauzbag is about 17.3 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 Fauzbag

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

Health Facilities in Fauzbag

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

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