Panam - Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur

Panam is a village situated in the Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhshankar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Panaam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panam is 031985. The village covers a total geographical area of 702 hectares and falls under the 146021 pincode. Garhshankar is the nearest town.

Panam 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 Panam

According to the 2011 Census, Panam village had a total population of 2,277 people, including 1,124 males and 1,153 females, living in 523 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.14%, with male literacy at 87.36% and female literacy at 75.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,281.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Panam

Panam 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 Panam

Panam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garhshankar, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Panam is about 45 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 Panam

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

Health Facilities in Panam

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

FAQs about Panam