Hakumatpur - Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur

Hakumatpur is a village situated in the Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhshankar and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Hakumatpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hakumatpur is 031809. The village covers a total geographical area of 248 hectares and falls under the 146107 pincode. Garhshankar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Hakumatpur

As per Census 2011, Hakumatpur village has a total population of 1,280 people, consisting of 653 males and 627 females. The village has 273 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 996 literate and 284 illiterate residents. Additionally, 993 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hakumatpur

Hakumatpur 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 Hakumatpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Hakumatpur. The nearest railway station is Saila Khurd, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Hakumatpur is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hakumatpur

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

Health Facilities in Hakumatpur

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

FAQs about Hakumatpur