Faridpur - Burdwan - I, Purba Bardhaman

Faridpur is a village situated in the Burdwan - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.3 km from Burdwan. Bandul-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Faridpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Faridpur is 320099. The village covers a total geographical area of 506.83 hectares and falls under the 713426 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 32 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 Burdwan Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Faridpur

As per Census 2011, Faridpur village has a total population of 2,435 people, consisting of 1,275 males and 1,160 females. The village has 566 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 236 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,732 literate and 703 illiterate residents. Additionally, 628 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 213 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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

Faridpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palsit, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Faridpur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 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