Bhagana - Phagwara, Kapurthala

Bhagana is a village situated in the Phagwara tehsil of Kapurthala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phagwara and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Kapurthala . Baghana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhagana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagana is 029575. The village covers a total geographical area of 732 hectares and falls under the 144405 pincode. Phagwara is the nearest town.

Bhagana 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 Bhagana

According to the 2011 Census, Bhagana village had a total population of 2,839 people, including 1,493 males and 1,346 females, living in 593 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.94%, with male literacy at 86.84% and female literacy at 78.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,469.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhagana

Bhagana 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 Bhagana

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bhagana. The nearest railway station is Sham Chaurasi, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kapurthala to Bhagana is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhagana

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

Health Facilities in Bhagana

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

FAQs about Bhagana