Faridpur - Kaliganj, Nadia

Faridpur is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 55.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Faridpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Faridpur is 321381. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.48 hectares and falls under the 741153 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Faridpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kaliganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Faridpur

According to the 2011 Census, Faridpur village had a total population of 1,747 people, including 865 males and 882 females, living in 412 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.73%, with male literacy at 57.55% and female literacy at 55.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 399.

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

Nearby Villages of Faridpur

Faridpur 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 Faridpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Faridpur. The nearest railway station is Sahebtala, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Faridpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Faridpur is about 55.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Faridpur

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

Health Facilities in Faridpur

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

FAQs about Faridpur