Kang Araian - Phillaur, Jalandhar

Kang Araian is a village situated in the Phillaur tehsil of Jalandhar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phillaur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jalandhar. Kang Araian village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kang Araian is 030105. The village covers a total geographical area of 225 hectares and falls under the 144410 pincode. Phillaur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kang Araian

According to the 2011 Census, Kang Araian village had a total population of 1,122 people, including 594 males and 528 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.33%, with male literacy at 87.57% and female literacy at 78.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 609.

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

Nearby Villages of Kang Araian

Kang Araian 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 Kang Araian

Kang Araian is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Partabpura, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jalandhar to Kang Araian is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kang Araian

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

Health Facilities in Kang Araian

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 Araian village are given below:

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