Dug - Phagwara, Kapurthala

Dug is a village situated in the Phagwara tehsil of Kapurthala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phagwara and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Kapurthala . Dug village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dug is 029602. The village covers a total geographical area of 337.51 hectares and falls under the 144407 pincode. Phagwara is the nearest town.

Dug 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 Dug

According to the 2011 Census, Dug village had a total population of 694 people, including 366 males and 328 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.65%, with male literacy at 91.10% and female literacy at 79.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 284.

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

Nearby Villages of Dug

Dug 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 Dug

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dug. The nearest railway station is Chiheru, 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 Dug is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dug

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

Health Facilities in Dug

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

FAQs about Dug