Hamja

Hamja is a village located in Amritsar I tehsil of Amritsar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Amritsar -i (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Amritsar . As per 2009 stats, Hamza is the gram panchayat of Hamja village.

Here you can discover what makes Hamja unique in its vibrant Amritsar I-Amritsar region. You’ll see Hamja’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Hamja

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hamja is 037443. The village spans a total geographical area of 225 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 143601. Majitha is nearest town to Hamja village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Hamja village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Majitha Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Hamja

Population of Hamja

According to the 2011 Census, Hamja has a total population of about 1,351, with approximately 707 males and 644 females. The sex ratio is around 910 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 178 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 599 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.14%, with male literacy at about 61.24% and female literacy near 56.83%. There are around 245 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Hamja's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Hamja

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Hamja. As per the 2011 stats, Hamja had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Hamja

Knowing the nearby villages of Hamja helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Hamja.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hamja