Begampur - Ambala Cantonment, Ambala

Begampur is a village situated in the Ambala Cantonment tehsil of Ambala district, Haryana. It is located approximately 14 km from Ambala and around 14 km from Ambala.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Begampur is 057401. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 133004 pincode. Ambala Cantt is the nearest town.

Begampur is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Ambala Cantt. Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambala Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Begampur

According to the 2011 Census, Begampur village had a total population of 4,622 people, including 2,414 males and 2,208 females, living in 1,031 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.78%, with male literacy at 94.32% and female literacy at 82.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,097.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,6222,4142,208
Child Population (0–6 yrs)487247240
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,097564533
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population3,6712,0441,627
Illiterate Population951370581

Nearby Villages of Begampur

Begampur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MachhondiSouth-East0.88 km
MiranpurNorth1.39 km
BaraSouth-West1.69 km
MachhondaNorth-East1.75 km
DhudhalaNorth-West1.94 km
ShahpurSouth-East2.08 km
Shekh MajraNorth2.21 km
Kot Kachhwa KhurdSouth-East2.69 km
DhuraliWest3.07 km
BabaheriSouth-West3.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Begampur

The nearest railway station is Ambala Cant Jn, while the nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ambala to Begampur is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

FAQs about Begampur

Where is Begampur located?

Begampur village is located in Ambala Cantonment Tehsil, Ambala district, Haryana, India.

What is the pincode of Begampur?

The pincode of Begampur is 133004.

What is the population of Begampur?

Begampur had a total population of 4,622, including 2,414 males and 2,208 females.

How many households are there in Begampur?

Begampur had 1,031 households.

What is the literacy rate in Begampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Begampur was 88.78%. Male literacy was 94.32% and female literacy was 82.67%.