Bhadas - Bhulath, Kapurthala

Bhadas is a village situated in the Bhulath tehsil of Kapurthala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhulath and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Kapurthala . Bhadas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhadas is 029023. The village covers a total geographical area of 469.6 hectares and falls under the 144622 pincode. Begowal is the nearest town.

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

Population of Bhadas

According to the 2011 Census, Bhadas village had a total population of 2,222 people, including 1,079 males and 1,143 females, living in 511 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.86%, with male literacy at 79.04% and female literacy at 71.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,2221,0791,143
Child Population (0–6 yrs)221120101
Scheduled Castes (SC)743
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,498758740
Illiterate Population724321403

Nearby Villages of Bhadas

Bhadas 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)
MubarakpurSouth1.76 km
Fatehgarh SikriNorth2.57 km
BhagwanpurEast2.73 km
Rajpur Peer BakhshwalaSouth-West2.85 km
MaqsudpurWest2.90 km
HussianpurNorth-West3.16 km
MiranpurSouth-West3.35 km
Chak-puranaNorth3.36 km
Mandi RoadNorth-West3.57 km
DaulowalNorth-West3.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhadas

Bhadas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sanaura, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kapurthala to Bhadas is about 29 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 Bhadas

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhadas 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 Bhadas

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhadas

Where is Bhadas located?

Bhadas village is located in Bhulath Tehsil, Kapurthala district, Punjab, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bhadas?

Bhadas is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhadas?

The pincode of Bhadas is 144622.

What is the population of Bhadas?

Bhadas had a total population of 2,222, including 1,079 males and 1,143 females.

How many households are there in Bhadas?

Bhadas had 511 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhadas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhadas was 74.86%. Male literacy was 79.04% and female literacy was 71.02%.