Powadra - Phillaur, Jalandhar

Powadra is a village situated in the Phillaur tehsil of Jalandhar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phillaur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Jalandhar. Powadra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Powadra is 030022. The village covers a total geographical area of 730 hectares and falls under the 144036 pincode. Nurmahal is the nearest town.

Powadra 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 Powadra

According to the 2011 Census, Powadra village had a total population of 2,221 people, including 1,099 males and 1,122 females, living in 498 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.30%, with male literacy at 76.03% and female literacy at 74.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 703.

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

Nearby Villages of Powadra

Powadra 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 Powadra

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jalandhar to Powadra is about 37 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 Powadra

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

Health Facilities in Powadra

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

FAQs about Powadra