Kamalgarh Kalan - Zira, Ferozepur

Kamalgarh Kalan is a village situated in the Zira tehsil of Ferozepur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 7 km from Zira and around 48 km from Firozpur. Kamalgarh Kalan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamalgarh Kalan is 034427. The village covers a total geographical area of 209 hectares and falls under the 152028 pincode. Zira is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kamalgarh Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Kamalgarh Kalan village had a total population of 738 people, including 397 males and 341 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.81%, with male literacy at 72.29% and female literacy at 56.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 294.

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 Population738397341
Child Population (0–6 yrs)734726
Scheduled Castes (SC)294163131
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population431253178
Illiterate Population307144163

Nearby Villages of Kamalgarh Kalan

Kamalgarh Kalan 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)
Sherpur TakhtuwalaNorth-East1.66 km
Wara PohwindianWest2.18 km
Pandori JattanSouth-West2.82 km
Dargah SaidanSouth-East2.91 km
LongiwindSouth3.45 km
MehalSouth-East3.60 km
Talwandi Mange KhanSouth-West3.88 km
ShahwalaWest3.95 km
DholewalaEast4.27 km
Talwandi Jalle KhanSouth4.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamalgarh Kalan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kamalgarh Kalan. The nearest railway station is Jogiwala, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Firozpur to Kamalgarh Kalan is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamalgarh Kalan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kamalgarh Kalan

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

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

FAQs about Kamalgarh Kalan

Where is Kamalgarh Kalan located?

Kamalgarh Kalan village is located in Zira Tehsil, Ferozepur district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kamalgarh Kalan?

Kamalgarh Kalan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kamalgarh Kalan?

The pincode of Kamalgarh Kalan is 152028.

What is the population of Kamalgarh Kalan?

Kamalgarh Kalan had a total population of 738, including 397 males and 341 females.

How many households are there in Kamalgarh Kalan?

Kamalgarh Kalan had 136 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kamalgarh Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamalgarh Kalan was 64.81%. Male literacy was 72.29% and female literacy was 56.51%.