Khassan - Bhulath, Kapurthala

Khassan is a village situated in the Bhulath tehsil of Kapurthala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhulath and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Kapurthala . Khassan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khassan is 029014. The village covers a total geographical area of 1097 hectares and falls under the 144622 pincode. Bhulath is the nearest town.

Khassan 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 Khassan

According to the 2011 Census, Khassan village had a total population of 3,094 people, including 1,625 males and 1,469 females, living in 607 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.33%, with male literacy at 84.44% and female literacy at 77.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 583.

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

Nearby Villages of Khassan

Khassan 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 Khassan

Khassan 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 Hamira, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kapurthala to Khassan is about 25 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 Khassan

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

Health Facilities in Khassan

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

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