Behlolpur - Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur

Behlolpur is a village situated in the Dera Baba Nanak tehsil of Gurdaspur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dera Baba Nanak and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Gurdaspur. Behlolpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Behlolpur is 028918. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 143604 pincode. Dera Baba Nanak is the nearest town.

Behlolpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dera baba nanak Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Behlolpur

As per Census 2011, Behlolpur village has a total population of 634 people, consisting of 346 males and 288 females. The village has 115 households and a sex ratio of 832 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 417 literate and 217 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population634346288
Child Population (0–6 yrs)522923
Literate Population417240177
Illiterate Population217106111

Nearby Villages of Behlolpur

Behlolpur 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)
ChakanwaliNorth0.77 km
Jiwan NangalSouth-East1.94 km
ChauraNorth-East2.03 km
DharowaliSouth-West2.07 km
Ransikey TallaEast2.26 km
TopalaNorth-East2.44 km
KahlanwaliNorth-West2.58 km
Ali NangalSouth-East2.74 km
Nabi NagarEast2.79 km
TarowaliSouth-West3.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Behlolpur

Public transport in the Behlolpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Batala Sugar Mills, while the nearest airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gurdaspur to Behlolpur is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Behlolpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Behlolpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Behlolpur

Where is Behlolpur located?

Behlolpur village is located in Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil, Gurdaspur district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Behlolpur?

Behlolpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Behlolpur?

The pincode of Behlolpur is 143604.

What is the population of Behlolpur?

Behlolpur has a total population of 634, including 346 males and 288 females.

How many households are there in Behlolpur?

There are 115 households in Behlolpur.

What is the literacy rate in Behlolpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Behlolpur is 65.77%. Male literacy is 69.36% and female literacy is 61.46%.