Langeri - Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur

Langeri is a village situated in the Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhshankar and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Langeri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Langeri is 031867. The village covers a total geographical area of 260 hectares and falls under the 146112 pincode. Garhshankar is the nearest town.

Langeri 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 Langeri

As per Census 2011, Langeri village has a total population of 1,365 people, consisting of 684 males and 681 females. The village has 306 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 970 literate and 395 illiterate residents. Additionally, 697 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,365684681
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1789781
Scheduled Castes (SC)697353344
Literate Population970510460
Illiterate Population395174221

Nearby Villages of Langeri

Langeri 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)
PathralaNorth-West1.28 km
DadewalSouth-East1.36 km
BhartaWest1.70 km
DholronNorth-East1.95 km
SakruliSouth1.98 km
Tuto MazaraEast2.69 km
BaghauraNorth-West2.83 km
PhagonNorth2.93 km
GujjarpurSouth-East2.98 km
KheraWest3.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Langeri

Langeri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahngarwal Doaba, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Langeri is about 23 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 Langeri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Langeri

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

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

FAQs about Langeri

Where is Langeri located?

Langeri village is located in Garhshankar Tehsil, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Langeri?

Langeri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Langeri?

The pincode of Langeri is 146112.

What is the population of Langeri?

Langeri has a total population of 1,365, including 684 males and 681 females.

How many households are there in Langeri?

There are 306 households in Langeri.

What is the literacy rate in Langeri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Langeri is 71.06%. Male literacy is 74.56% and female literacy is 67.55%.