Arthe Wal - Mukerian, Hoshiarpur

Arthe Wal is a village situated in the Mukerian tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mukerian and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Arthewal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arthe Wal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arthe Wal is 031242. The village covers a total geographical area of 56 hectares and falls under the 144532 pincode. Mukerian is the nearest town.

Arthe Wal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dasua Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arthe Wal

As per Census 2011, Arthe Wal village has a total population of 367 people, consisting of 200 males and 167 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 835 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 270 literate and 97 illiterate residents. Additionally, 180 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Arthe Wal are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population367200167
Child Population (0–6 yrs)372413
Scheduled Castes (SC)1809882
Literate Population270152118
Illiterate Population974849

Nearby Villages of Arthe Wal

Arthe Wal 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)
BadhanSouth0.56 km
Sark WalNorth-East0.79 km
SaroyaSouth-West1.25 km
DewalEast1.56 km
BariowalNorth1.56 km
BarianaSouth-East1.75 km
KasrawanNorth-West2.17 km
SohaliSouth-West2.24 km
BiggowaNorth-West2.39 km
WajeeranSouth-East2.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arthe Wal

Arthe Wal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhangala, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Arthe Wal is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arthe Wal

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

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

Health Facilities in Arthe Wal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Arthe Wal

Where is Arthe Wal located?

Arthe Wal village is located in Mukerian Tehsil, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arthe Wal?

The Gram Panchayat of Arthe Wal is Arthewal.

What is the pincode of Arthe Wal?

The pincode of Arthe Wal is 144532.

What is the population of Arthe Wal?

Arthe Wal has a total population of 367, including 200 males and 167 females.

How many households are there in Arthe Wal?

There are 68 households in Arthe Wal.

What is the literacy rate in Arthe Wal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arthe Wal is 73.57%. Male literacy is 76.00% and female literacy is 70.66%.