Sarhala Khurd - Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur

Sarhala Khurd is a village situated in the Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhshankar and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Sarhala Khurd village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarhala Khurd is 031810. The village covers a total geographical area of 140 hectares and falls under the 144525 pincode. Mahilpur is the nearest town.

Sarhala Khurd 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 Sarhala Khurd

As per Census 2011, Sarhala Khurd village has a total population of 944 people, consisting of 460 males and 484 females. The village has 198 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 745 literate and 199 illiterate residents. Additionally, 466 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sarhala Khurd are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population944460484
Child Population (0–6 yrs)944351
Scheduled Castes (SC)466219247
Literate Population745390355
Illiterate Population19970129

Nearby Villages of Sarhala Khurd

Sarhala Khurd 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)
Sarhala KalanWest1.39 km
GondpurNorth-East1.46 km
Nangal KalanSouth-East1.54 km
RakhialNorth2.18 km
HakumatpurSouth2.21 km
GopalianNorth-West2.36 km
AchharwalSouth2.36 km
DaduwalNorth-East2.44 km
JanglianaNorth-West2.69 km
Khararawal BassiSouth-West2.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarhala Khurd

Sarhala Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 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 20.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Sarhala Khurd is about 31 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 Sarhala Khurd

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sarhala Khurd

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sarhala Khurd

Where is Sarhala Khurd located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Sarhala Khurd?

Sarhala Khurd is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sarhala Khurd?

The pincode of Sarhala Khurd is 144525.

What is the population of Sarhala Khurd?

Sarhala Khurd has a total population of 944, including 460 males and 484 females.

How many households are there in Sarhala Khurd?

There are 198 households in Sarhala Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Sarhala Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarhala Khurd is 78.92%. Male literacy is 84.78% and female literacy is 73.35%.