Sukhchainpur - Mukerian, Hoshiarpur

Sukhchainpur is a village situated in the Mukerian tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mukerian and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Sukh Chainpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukhchainpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukhchainpur is 031332. The village covers a total geographical area of 250 hectares and falls under the 144524 pincode. Mukerian is the nearest town.

Sukhchainpur 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 Sukhchainpur

As per Census 2011, Sukhchainpur village has a total population of 299 people, consisting of 151 males and 148 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 249 literate and 50 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sukhchainpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population299151148
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291613
Literate Population249129120
Illiterate Population502228

Nearby Villages of Sukhchainpur

Sukhchainpur 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)
Bhol Bad ManianSouth-East1.10 km
BaringNorth-West1.54 km
TungWest1.92 km
ChamuhiSouth-West1.96 km
Mangu MeraNorth-East2.48 km
AleraEast2.54 km
Beh KhushalaNorth-West2.86 km
DharampurSouth-East2.96 km
Chatter PurSouth-West3.32 km
PalaharaNorth-East3.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sukhchainpur

Sukhchainpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dasuya, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Sukhchainpur is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukhchainpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Sukhchainpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sukhchainpur 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 Sukhchainpur

Where is Sukhchainpur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Sukhchainpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sukhchainpur is Sukh Chainpur.

What is the pincode of Sukhchainpur?

The pincode of Sukhchainpur is 144524.

What is the population of Sukhchainpur?

Sukhchainpur has a total population of 299, including 151 males and 148 females.

How many households are there in Sukhchainpur?

There are 62 households in Sukhchainpur.

What is the literacy rate in Sukhchainpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sukhchainpur is 83.28%. Male literacy is 85.43% and female literacy is 81.08%.