Rupowal - Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur

Rupowal is a village situated in the Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhshankar and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Rupowal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rupowal is 031769. The village covers a total geographical area of 77 hectares and falls under the 144528 pincode. Garhshankar is the nearest town.

Rupowal 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 Rupowal

According to the 2011 Census, Rupowal village had a total population of 591 people, including 305 males and 286 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.84%, with male literacy at 85.41% and female literacy at 80.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 348.

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

Nearby Villages of Rupowal

Rupowal 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 Rupowal

Rupowal 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 Saila Khurd, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Rupowal is about 27 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 Rupowal

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

Health Facilities in Rupowal

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

FAQs about Rupowal