Bhadal - Ajnala, Amritsar

Bhadal is a village situated in the Ajnala tehsil of Amritsar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajnala and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Amritsar . Samrai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhadal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhadal is 037261. The village covers a total geographical area of 53 hectares and falls under the 143102 pincode. Ajnala is the nearest town.

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

Population of Bhadal

According to the 2011 Census, Bhadal village had a total population of 154 people, including 72 males and 82 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 1,139 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.31%, with male literacy at 73.53% and female literacy at 63.51%.

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 Population1547282
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1248
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population975047
Illiterate Population572235

Nearby Villages of Bhadal

Bhadal 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)
SamraiSouth0.69 km
Sultan MahalSouth1.42 km
DujowalNorth-East1.43 km
Kallo MahalSouth-East1.60 km
SufianSouth-West1.68 km
BajwaEast1.73 km
Kot RazadaNorth-West1.94 km
Kotli BarwalaNorth-West2.02 km
ChaharpurWest2.41 km
DhurianSouth-East2.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhadal

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bhadal. The nearest railway station is Kathunangal, while the nearest airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Amritsar to Bhadal is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhadal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bhadal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhadal

Where is Bhadal located?

Bhadal village is located in Ajnala Tehsil, Amritsar district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhadal?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhadal is Samrai.

What is the pincode of Bhadal?

The pincode of Bhadal is 143102.

What is the population of Bhadal?

Bhadal had a total population of 154, including 72 males and 82 females.

How many households are there in Bhadal?

Bhadal had 32 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhadal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhadal was 68.31%. Male literacy was 73.53% and female literacy was 63.51%.