Puro Chak - Mukerian, Hoshiarpur
Puro Chak is a village situated in the Mukerian tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 19.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mukerian and around 75.5 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Puro Chak village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Puro Chak is 031253. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 146108 pincode. Mukerian is the nearest town.
Puro Chak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mukerian Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Puro Chak
According to the 2011 Census, Puro Chak village had a total population of 512 people, including 276 males and 236 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 855 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.11%, with male literacy at 90.60% and female literacy at 74.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84.
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 | 512 | 276 | 236 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 68 | 42 | 26 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 84 | 49 | 35 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 369 | 212 | 157 |
| Illiterate Population | 143 | 64 | 79 |
Nearby Villages of Puro Chak
Puro Chak 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 Puro Chak
Puro Chak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Puro Chak.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Puro Chak is about 75.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Puro Chak
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Puro Chak village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Puro Chak
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Puro Chak 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 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Puro Chak
Where is Puro Chak located?
Puro Chak village is located in Mukerian Tehsil, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Puro Chak?
Puro Chak is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Puro Chak?
The pincode of Puro Chak is 146108.
What is the population of Puro Chak?
Puro Chak had a total population of 512, including 276 males and 236 females.
How many households are there in Puro Chak?
Puro Chak had 101 households.
What is the literacy rate in Puro Chak?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Puro Chak was 83.11%. Male literacy was 90.60% and female literacy was 74.76%.