Bhanguan - Bassi Pathana, Fatehgarh Sahib

Bhanguan is a village situated in the Bassi Pathana tehsil of Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bassi Pathana and around 9 km from the district headquarters in Fatehgarh Sahib. Bhanguan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanguan is 032574. The village covers a total geographical area of 155 hectares and falls under the 140412 pincode. Bassi Pathana is the nearest town.

Bhanguan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bassi pathana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Fatehgarh Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhanguan

As per Census 2011, Bhanguan village has a total population of 494 people, consisting of 266 males and 228 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 857 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 367 literate and 127 illiterate residents. Additionally, 180 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhanguan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bhanguan

Bhanguan 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 Bhanguan

Bhanguan 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 Bassi Pathanam, while the nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Fatehgarh Sahib to Bhanguan is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhanguan

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

Health Facilities in Bhanguan

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

FAQs about Bhanguan