Bhuchi - Bassi Pathana, Fatehgarh Sahib

Bhuchi 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 10 km from the district headquarters in Fatehgarh Sahib. Bhuchi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhuchi is 032620. The village covers a total geographical area of 107 hectares and falls under the 140412 pincode. Bassi Pathana is the nearest town.

Bhuchi 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 Bhuchi

As per Census 2011, Bhuchi village has a total population of 286 people, consisting of 151 males and 135 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 212 literate and 74 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population286151135
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22913
Scheduled Castes (SC)311417
Literate Population21211696
Illiterate Population743539

Nearby Villages of Bhuchi

Bhuchi 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)
ThablanNorth-East1.35 km
DhundaWest1.61 km
HajipurSouth-West1.64 km
Lohari KalanNorth-West1.78 km
KishanpuraEast2.13 km
KhudadadpurNorth2.39 km
KalaudiEast2.51 km
Gandva KalanNorth2.57 km
MehdoodanSouth-West2.68 km
NogawanEast2.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhuchi

Bhuchi 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 Noganwan, while the nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Fatehgarh Sahib to Bhuchi is about 10 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 Bhuchi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhuchi 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 Bhuchi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhuchi 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Bhuchi

Where is Bhuchi located?

Bhuchi village is located in Bassi Pathana Tehsil, Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhuchi?

Bhuchi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhuchi?

The pincode of Bhuchi is 140412.

What is the population of Bhuchi?

Bhuchi has a total population of 286, including 151 males and 135 females.

How many households are there in Bhuchi?

There are 52 households in Bhuchi.

What is the literacy rate in Bhuchi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhuchi is 74.13%. Male literacy is 76.82% and female literacy is 71.11%.