Paldi - Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur

Paldi 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 20 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Paldi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paldi is 031895. The village covers a total geographical area of 207 hectares and falls under the 146107 pincode. Mahilpur is the nearest town.

Paldi 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 Paldi

As per Census 2011, Paldi village has a total population of 1,010 people, consisting of 480 males and 530 females. The village has 230 households and a sex ratio of 1,104 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 766 literate and 244 illiterate residents. Additionally, 403 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paldi

Paldi 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 Paldi

Paldi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saila Khurd, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Paldi

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

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