Indian Village Directory

Faridpur Village

Faridpur is an inhabited village in Ghat Kusumbha Block of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244000, the Census 2011 record lists 865 people in 127 households and the reported area is 51 hectares. The local references include Mafo Gram Panchayat, Ghat Kusumbha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sheikhpura at about 14 km.

In short:

Faridpur is a village in Ghat Kusumbha Block, Sheikhpura district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244000 and 865 people in 127 households.

Village Code244000
Population865
Households127
Area51 hectares
Nearest TownSheikhpura

Detailed village profile

Faridpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 865 people, 51 hectares of reported area and Sheikhpura as the nearest town reference for Faridpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Sheikhpura
CD Block Ghat Kusumbha
Gram Panchayat Mafo
  • Faridpur falls under Ghat Kusumbha Block in Sheikhpura district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 244000.
  • The record lists 865 people living in 127 households.
  • The reported village area is 51 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sheikhpura.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Faridpur
Census Village Code
244000
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Sheikhpura
District Census Code
228
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ghat Kusumbha
Sub-district Census Code
01375
CD Block
Ghat Kusumbha
Gram Panchayat
Mafo
Households
127
Population
865
Male Population
444
Female Population
421
Sex Ratio
948.2
Area
51 hectares
Area
0.51 sq km
Nearest Town
Sheikhpura
Nearest Town Distance
14 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 1,696.08 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.81 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 37.92% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 33% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Faridpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 244000, Mafo Gram Panchayat and Ghat Kusumbha CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
228
Sub-district Census Code
01375
Village Census Code
244000
CD Block Code
0363
Gram Panchayat Code
1
CD Block Name
Ghat Kusumbha
Gram Panchayat Name
Mafo

Location and Distance

Sheikhpura is the nearest town listed for Faridpur, about 14 km away. Sheikhpura is listed as the district headquarters at about 14 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ghat Kusumbha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Sheikhpura
Distance from District Headquarter
14 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sheikhpura
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sheikhpura
Distance within State/UT
14 km
Nearest Town
Sheikhpura
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
51 hectares
Area
0.51 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 865 people in 127 households, with 444 male residents and 421 female residents. The average household size is 6.81, and SC share is 37.92% and ST share is 0% for Faridpur. Population density works out to about 1,696.08 people per sq km.

Total Households
127
Total Population
865
Male Population
444
Female Population
421
Sex Ratio
948.2
Average Household Size
6.81
SC Population
328
SC Male Population
171
SC Female Population
157
SC Population Share
37.92
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Faridpur list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Faridpur include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Faridpur include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Faridpur include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Faridpur is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 3 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Faridpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 32.86 hectares and irrigated land is 10.86 hectares (33% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.54
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
32.86
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
22 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
10.86
Canals Area In Hectares
10.86 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Faridpur village located?

Faridpur is in Ghat Kusumbha Block of Sheikhpura district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Faridpur village in?

Faridpur village is in Sheikhpura district.

Which state is Faridpur village in?

Faridpur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Faridpur under?

Faridpur comes under Ghat Kusumbha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Faridpur?

The Census village code of Faridpur is 244000.

Which Gram Panchayat is Faridpur under?

Faridpur is listed under Mafo Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ghat Kusumbha.

What is the population of Faridpur village?

The village record lists 865 people and 127 households for Faridpur.

How many households are in Faridpur village?

The village record lists 127 households for Faridpur.

What is the male and female population of Faridpur?

The record lists 444 male residents and 421 female residents for Faridpur.

What is the sex ratio of Faridpur village?

The sex ratio of Faridpur is 948.2 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Faridpur village?

The reported geographical area of Faridpur is 51 hectares.

What is the population density of Faridpur village?

The approximate population density of Faridpur is 1,696.08 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Faridpur?

The nearest town listed for Faridpur is Sheikhpura, about 14 km away.

How far is Faridpur from the district headquarters?

Faridpur is about 14 km from Sheikhpura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Faridpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Faridpur is about 14 km from Ghat Kusumbha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Faridpur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Faridpur.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Faridpur?

For Faridpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 32.86 hectares and irrigated land is 10.86 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Faridpur.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.