Biharipur - Kapurthala

Biharipur is a village situated in the Kapurthala tehsil of Kapurthala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 16 km from Kapurthala , which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bihari Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biharipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biharipur is 029294. The village covers a total geographical area of 289 hectares and falls under the 144620 pincode. Kapurthala is the nearest town.

Biharipur 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 Biharipur

As per Census 2011, Biharipur village has a total population of 954 people, consisting of 486 males and 468 females. The village has 208 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 714 literate and 240 illiterate residents. Additionally, 126 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Biharipur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Biharipur

Biharipur 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 Biharipur

Biharipur 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 Husainpur, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kapurthala to Biharipur is about 16 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 Biharipur

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

Health Facilities in Biharipur

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

FAQs about Biharipur