Maqsudpur - Bhulath, Kapurthala

Maqsudpur is a village situated in the Bhulath tehsil of Kapurthala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhulath and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kapurthala . Maqsudpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maqsudpur is 029024. The village covers a total geographical area of 570 hectares and falls under the 144819 pincode. Begowal is the nearest town.

Maqsudpur 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 Maqsudpur

According to the 2011 Census, Maqsudpur village had a total population of 2,717 people, including 1,335 males and 1,382 females, living in 638 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.50%, with male literacy at 86.75% and female literacy at 74.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 223.

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

Nearby Villages of Maqsudpur

Maqsudpur 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 Maqsudpur

Maqsudpur 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 Sanaura, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kapurthala to Maqsudpur is about 30 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 Maqsudpur

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

Health Facilities in Maqsudpur

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

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