Depur - Mukerian, Hoshiarpur
Depur is a village situated in the Mukerian tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mukerian and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Dalwali Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Depur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Depur is 031268. The village covers a total geographical area of 566 hectares and falls under the 144532 pincode. Mukerian is the nearest town.
Depur 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 Depur
According to the 2011 Census, Depur village had a total population of 5,189 people, including 2,641 males and 2,548 females, living in 1,081 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.65%, with male literacy at 89.52% and female literacy at 87.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 466.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,189 | 2,641 | 2,548 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 544 | 304 | 240 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 466 | 230 | 236 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 4,118 | 2,092 | 2,026 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,071 | 549 | 522 |
Nearby Villages of Depur
Depur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Depur
Depur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Depur is about 80 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 Depur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Depur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Depur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Depur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Depur
Where is Depur located?
Depur village is located in Mukerian Tehsil, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Depur?
The Gram Panchayat of Depur is Dalwali Kalan.
What is the pincode of Depur?
The pincode of Depur is 144532.
What is the population of Depur?
Depur had a total population of 5,189, including 2,641 males and 2,548 females.
How many households are there in Depur?
Depur had 1,081 households.
What is the literacy rate in Depur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Depur was 88.65%. Male literacy was 89.52% and female literacy was 87.78%.