Theh Kussalgarh - Shahkot, Jalandhar

Theh Kussalgarh is a village situated in the Shahkot tehsil of Jalandhar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahkot and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jalandhar. Sardarwala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Theh Kussalgarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Theh Kussalgarh is 029760. The village covers a total geographical area of 99.53 hectares and falls under the 144629 pincode. Lohian Khass is the nearest town.

Theh Kussalgarh 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 Theh Kussalgarh

As per Census 2011, Theh Kussalgarh village has a total population of 382 people, consisting of 193 males and 189 females. The village has 78 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 256 literate and 126 illiterate residents. Additionally, 110 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Theh Kussalgarh are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population382193189
Child Population (0–6 yrs)431924
Scheduled Castes (SC)1105654
Literate Population256142114
Illiterate Population1265175

Nearby Villages of Theh Kussalgarh

Theh Kussalgarh 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)
Jalalpur KhurdNorth-East0.56 km
Kang KhurdEast1.75 km
Nawan Pind KhakewalNorth-East2.13 km
Sher GarhiNorth2.18 km
ParanaNorth-West2.34 km
JamsherNorth2.45 km
Mundi ChohlianWest2.56 km
Mundi KassuWest2.94 km
Kakar KhurdSouth-East3.21 km
Kang KalanEast3.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Theh Kussalgarh

Theh Kussalgarh 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 Kang Khurd, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jalandhar to Theh Kussalgarh is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Theh Kussalgarh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Theh Kussalgarh

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

Where is Theh Kussalgarh located?

Theh Kussalgarh village is located in Shahkot Tehsil, Jalandhar district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Theh Kussalgarh?

The Gram Panchayat of Theh Kussalgarh is Sardarwala.

What is the pincode of Theh Kussalgarh?

The pincode of Theh Kussalgarh is 144629.

What is the population of Theh Kussalgarh?

Theh Kussalgarh has a total population of 382, including 193 males and 189 females.

How many households are there in Theh Kussalgarh?

There are 78 households in Theh Kussalgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Theh Kussalgarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Theh Kussalgarh is 67.02%. Male literacy is 73.58% and female literacy is 60.32%.