Panjaur - Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur

Panjaur is a village situated in the Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhshankar and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Panjaur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panjaur is 031785. The village covers a total geographical area of 630 hectares and falls under the 146021 pincode. Mahilpur is the nearest town.

Panjaur 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 Panjaur

As per Census 2011, Panjaur village has a total population of 2,581 people, consisting of 1,275 males and 1,306 females. The village has 589 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 229 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,009 literate and 572 illiterate residents. Additionally, 745 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Panjaur

Panjaur 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 Panjaur

Panjaur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bahram, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Panjaur is about 38 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 Panjaur

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

Health Facilities in Panjaur

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

FAQs about Panjaur