Fauzpur

Fauzpur is a village located in Mathurapur I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 21.1km away from sub-district headquarter Mathurapur (tehsildar office) and 46.9km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Shankarpur is the gram panchayat of Fauzpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Fauzpur unique in its vibrant Mathurapur I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Fauzpur’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 Fauzpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Fauzpur is 334863. The village spans a total geographical area of 29.28 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743399. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Fauzpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

When it comes to local governance, Fauzpur 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 Raidighi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mathurapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Fauzpur

Population of Fauzpur

According to the 2011 Census, Fauzpur has a total population of about 939, with approximately 491 males and 448 females. The sex ratio is around 912 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 194 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 4 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.47%, with male literacy at about 65.17% and female literacy near 51.12%. There are around 175 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Fauzpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Fauzpur

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

Nearby Villages of Fauzpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Fauzpur