Jassar - Ajnala, Amritsar

Jassar is a village situated in the Ajnala tehsil of Amritsar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajnala and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Amritsar . Jassar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jassar is 037267. The village covers a total geographical area of 183 hectares and falls under the 143103 pincode. Ramdas is the nearest town.

Jassar 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 Jassar

According to the 2011 Census, Jassar village had a total population of 1,157 people, including 581 males and 576 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.21%, with male literacy at 84.02% and female literacy at 72.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Jassar

Jassar 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 Jassar

Jassar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. 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 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Amritsar to Jassar is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jassar

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

Health Facilities in Jassar

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

FAQs about Jassar