Chugawan - Bhulath, Kapurthala

Chugawan is a village situated in the Bhulath tehsil of Kapurthala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhulath and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Kapurthala . Chagawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chugawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chugawan is 028997. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 144819 pincode. Bhulath is the nearest town.

Chugawan 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 Chugawan

According to the 2011 Census, Chugawan village had a total population of 768 people, including 368 males and 400 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.18%, with male literacy at 78.59% and female literacy at 72.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Chugawan

Chugawan 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 Chugawan

Chugawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhilwan, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kapurthala to Chugawan is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chugawan

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

Health Facilities in Chugawan

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

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