Kutbiwal - Shahkot, Jalandhar

Kutbiwal 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. Kutbiwal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutbiwal is 029689. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.78 hectares and falls under the 144629 pincode. Lohian Khass is the nearest town.

Kutbiwal 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 Kutbiwal

According to the 2011 Census, Kutbiwal village had a total population of 312 people, including 170 males and 142 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 835 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.55%, with male literacy at 74.19% and female literacy at 57.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 212.

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

Nearby Villages of Kutbiwal

Kutbiwal 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 Kutbiwal

Kutbiwal 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 59.2 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Kutbiwal

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

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