Ajner - Khamanon, Fatehgarh Sahib

Ajner is a village situated in the Khamanon tehsil of Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khamanon and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Fatehgarh Sahib. Ajner village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajner is 032907. The village covers a total geographical area of 319 hectares and falls under the 141411 pincode. Khanna is the nearest town.

Ajner 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 Ajner

According to the 2011 Census, Ajner village had a total population of 1,424 people, including 733 males and 691 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.91%, with male literacy at 80.57% and female literacy at 75.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 793.

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 Population1,424733691
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1256461
Scheduled Castes (SC)793407386
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,012539473
Illiterate Population412194218

Nearby Villages of Ajner

Ajner 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)
Kotla AjnerSouth-West1.08 km
BharriNorth1.66 km
SahibpuraSouth-West2.15 km
Fatehgarh NiwanSouth-East2.20 km
JalanpurNorth-West2.39 km
MajriEast2.55 km
IsmailpurSouth2.55 km
SaidpuraNorth-East2.65 km
Kotla BhariNorth3.07 km
MalakpurWest3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ajner

Ajner is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Govindgarh, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Ajner is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ajner

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ajner

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ajner

Where is Ajner located?

Ajner village is located in Khamanon Tehsil, Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ajner?

Ajner is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ajner?

The pincode of Ajner is 141411.

What is the population of Ajner?

Ajner had a total population of 1,424, including 733 males and 691 females.

How many households are there in Ajner?

Ajner had 259 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ajner?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ajner was 77.91%. Male literacy was 80.57% and female literacy was 75.08%.