Heir - Nakodar, Jalandhar

Heir is a village situated in the Nakodar tehsil of Jalandhar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakodar and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jalandhar. Hair (heran) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Heir village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Heir is 029889. The village covers a total geographical area of 650 hectares and falls under the 144630 pincode. Nakodar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Heir

According to the 2011 Census, Heir village had a total population of 2,213 people, including 1,095 males and 1,118 females, living in 464 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.31%, with male literacy at 82.95% and female literacy at 77.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 511.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Heir

Heir 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Heir

Heir is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gahndran Halt, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jalandhar to Heir is about 30 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 Heir

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

Health Facilities in Heir

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

FAQs about Heir