Kang Sahbu - Nakodar, Jalandhar

Kang Sahbu is a village situated in the Nakodar tehsil of Jalandhar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakodar and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Jalandhar. Kang Sahbu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kang Sahbu is 029886. The village covers a total geographical area of 521 hectares and falls under the 144630 pincode. Nakodar is the nearest town.

Kang Sahbu 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 Kang Sahbu

According to the 2011 Census, Kang Sahbu village had a total population of 2,694 people, including 1,382 males and 1,312 females, living in 553 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.88%, with male literacy at 76.97% and female literacy at 68.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,049.

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 Population2,6941,3821,312
Child Population (0–6 yrs)327179148
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,049551498
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,725926799
Illiterate Population969456513

Nearby Villages of Kang Sahbu

Kang Sahbu 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)
Awan ChaharmiWest1.78 km
Chak VendalSouth-East2.59 km
MundhSouth-West2.80 km
Chak KhurdSouth-East3.08 km
Chak KalanSouth3.51 km
Chak Pir PurEast3.59 km
GohirSouth3.80 km
Lallian KhurdNorth3.81 km
ChittiNorth-West4.31 km
Rampur LallianNorth4.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kang Sahbu

Kang Sahbu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nakodar Junction, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Jalandhar to Kang Sahbu is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kang Sahbu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kang Sahbu

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

Where is Kang Sahbu located?

Kang Sahbu village is located in Nakodar Tehsil, Jalandhar district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kang Sahbu?

Kang Sahbu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kang Sahbu?

The pincode of Kang Sahbu is 144630.

What is the population of Kang Sahbu?

Kang Sahbu had a total population of 2,694, including 1,382 males and 1,312 females.

How many households are there in Kang Sahbu?

Kang Sahbu had 553 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kang Sahbu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kang Sahbu was 72.88%. Male literacy was 76.97% and female literacy was 68.64%.