Akalgarh - Phagwara, Kapurthala

Akalgarh is a village situated in the Phagwara tehsil of Kapurthala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phagwara and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kapurthala . Akal Garh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akalgarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akalgarh is 029619. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.29 hectares and falls under the 144401 pincode. Phagwara is the nearest town.

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

Population of Akalgarh

According to the 2011 Census, Akalgarh village had a total population of 1,104 people, including 561 males and 543 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.39%, with male literacy at 85.01% and female literacy at 75.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 619.

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

Nearby Villages of Akalgarh

Akalgarh 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 Akalgarh

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Akalgarh. The nearest railway station is Phagwara Jn, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kapurthala to Akalgarh is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akalgarh

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

Health Facilities in Akalgarh

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

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