Fazilpur - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Fazilpur is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.6 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Sitgram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fazilpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fazilpur is 309638. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.6 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Fazilpur

As per Census 2011, Fazilpur village has a total population of 465 people, consisting of 236 males and 229 females. The village has 98 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 226 literate and 239 illiterate residents. Additionally, 463 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Fazilpur

Fazilpur 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 Fazilpur

Fazilpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kachna, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Fazilpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fazilpur

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

Health Facilities in Fazilpur

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

FAQs about Fazilpur