Gidderpindi - Shahkot, Jalandhar

Gidderpindi is a village situated in the Shahkot tehsil of Jalandhar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahkot and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jalandhar. Gidderpindi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gidderpindi is 029690. The village covers a total geographical area of 451 hectares and falls under the 144629 pincode. Lohian Khass is the nearest town.

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

Population of Gidderpindi

As per Census 2011, Gidderpindi village has a total population of 2,181 people, consisting of 1,143 males and 1,038 females. The village has 388 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 179 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,607 literate and 574 illiterate residents. Additionally, 491 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gidderpindi

Gidderpindi 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 Gidderpindi

Gidderpindi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gidarpindi, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Gidderpindi

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

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