Khurampur - Phagwara, Kapurthala

Khurampur is a village situated in the Phagwara tehsil of Kapurthala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phagwara and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Kapurthala . Khurampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khurampur is 029631. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.83 hectares and falls under the 144632 pincode. Phagwara is the nearest town.

Khurampur 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 Khurampur

According to the 2011 Census, Khurampur village had a total population of 1,041 people, including 493 males and 548 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 1,112 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.70%, with male literacy at 77.31% and female literacy at 78.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,041493548
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1266165
Scheduled Castes (SC)1407169
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population711334377
Illiterate Population330159171

Nearby Villages of Khurampur

Khurampur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhullaraiSouth1.40 km
HajipurSouth-West1.79 km
PlahiWest2.11 km
AkalgarhEast2.11 km
Chak PremaNorth-East2.25 km
Sri HargobindgarhNorth-West2.57 km
Bir PwahadSouth-East2.64 km
Chak HakimSouth-West3.17 km
KhanguraWest3.28 km
DhandoliNorth-East3.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khurampur

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Khurampur. The nearest railway station is Phagwara Jn, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kapurthala to Khurampur is about 46 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 Khurampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Khurampur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Khurampur

Where is Khurampur located?

Khurampur village is located in Phagwara Tehsil, Kapurthala district, Punjab, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Khurampur?

Khurampur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khurampur?

The pincode of Khurampur is 144632.

What is the population of Khurampur?

Khurampur had a total population of 1,041, including 493 males and 548 females.

How many households are there in Khurampur?

Khurampur had 214 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khurampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khurampur was 77.70%. Male literacy was 77.31% and female literacy was 78.05%.