Wariyam - Lopoke, Amritsar

Wariyam is a village situated in the Lopoke tehsil of Amritsar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 12 km from Ajnala and around 40 km from Amritsar . Waryah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wariyam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wariyam is 037220. The village covers a total geographical area of 162 hectares and falls under the 143109 pincode. Raja Sansi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Wariyam

According to the 2011 Census, Wariyam village had a total population of 885 people, including 473 males and 412 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 871 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 23.62%, with male literacy at 32.97% and female literacy at 13.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 802.

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 Population885473412
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17810375
Scheduled Castes (SC)802428374
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population16712245
Illiterate Population718351367

Nearby Villages of Wariyam

Wariyam 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)
Khusu PuraSouth-East0.69 km
Bhindi SaidanNorth1.39 km
HassanpuraEast1.44 km
Awan Lakha SinghSouth1.51 km
Muzaffar PuraSouth-West1.67 km
Kotli DosandhiWest1.85 km
Kot SidhuEast2.44 km
ChuchakwalSouth2.51 km
KutiwalaWest2.90 km
ShahpurEast3.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Wariyam

Wariyam is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khasa, while the nearest airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Amritsar to Wariyam is about 40 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 Wariyam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Wariyam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Wariyam

Where is Wariyam located?

Wariyam village is located in Lopoke Tehsil, Amritsar district, Punjab, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Wariyam?

The Gram Panchayat of Wariyam is Waryah.

What is the pincode of Wariyam?

The pincode of Wariyam is 143109.

What is the population of Wariyam?

Wariyam had a total population of 885, including 473 males and 412 females.

How many households are there in Wariyam?

Wariyam had 142 households.

What is the literacy rate in Wariyam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wariyam was 23.62%. Male literacy was 32.97% and female literacy was 13.35%.