Fatehpur - Balarampur, Purulia

Fatehpur is a village situated in the Balarampur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from Balarampur and around 40.1 km from Purulia. Tentlow serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fatehpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fatehpur is 331715. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.51 hectares and falls under the 723153 pincode. Balarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Fatehpur

According to the 2011 Census, Fatehpur village had a total population of 1,054 people, including 527 males and 527 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.11%, with male literacy at 73.93% and female literacy at 46.59%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 229.

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

Nearby Villages of Fatehpur

Fatehpur 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 Fatehpur

Fatehpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Biramdih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balarampur to Fatehpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Fatehpur is about 40.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fatehpur

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

Health Facilities in Fatehpur

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

FAQs about Fatehpur