Faridpur

Faridpur is a village located in Baruipur subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.1km away from sub-district headquarter Piyali (tehsildar office) and 22.5km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Mallikpur is the gram panchayat of Faridpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Faridpur unique in its vibrant Baruipur-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Faridpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Faridpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Faridpur is 333887. The village spans a total geographical area of 42.39 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 700145. Barinpur is nearest town to Faridpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.

When it comes to local governance, Faridpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Baruipur paschim Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Faridpur

Population of Faridpur

According to the 2011 Census, Faridpur has a total population of about 4,512, with approximately 2,321 males and 2,191 females. The sex ratio is around 943 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 683 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 46.14%, with male literacy at about 48.90% and female literacy near 43.22%. There are around 950 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Faridpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Faridpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Faridpur. As per the 2011 stats, Faridpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Faridpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Faridpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Faridpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Faridpur