Naroor - Phagwara, Kapurthala

Naroor is a village situated in the Phagwara tehsil of Kapurthala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phagwara and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kapurthala . Naroor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naroor is 029579. The village covers a total geographical area of 594.9 hectares and falls under the 144405 pincode. Phagwara is the nearest town.

Naroor 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 Naroor

According to the 2011 Census, Naroor village had a total population of 2,846 people, including 1,446 males and 1,400 females, living in 624 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.58%, with male literacy at 91.48% and female literacy at 81.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,140.

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 Population2,8461,4461,400
Child Population (0–6 yrs)267120147
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,140581559
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,2331,2131,020
Illiterate Population613233380

Nearby Villages of Naroor

Naroor 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)
Tanda NaroorSouth-West1.07 km
PanchhatEast1.22 km
Tanda BhaganaWest1.91 km
RandhirgarhSouth-West2.20 km
JalwehraSouth-East2.55 km
BhaganaNorth-West2.74 km
BalrampurNorth-East2.81 km
NasirabadSouth2.83 km
Rampur KhalianSouth-West2.95 km
ThandalSouth-East3.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Naroor

Public transport in the Naroor is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kulthamabdullashah Halt, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kapurthala to Naroor is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naroor

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Naroor

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

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

FAQs about Naroor

Where is Naroor located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Naroor?

Naroor is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Naroor?

The pincode of Naroor is 144405.

What is the population of Naroor?

Naroor had a total population of 2,846, including 1,446 males and 1,400 females.

How many households are there in Naroor?

Naroor had 624 households.

What is the literacy rate in Naroor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Naroor was 86.58%. Male literacy was 91.48% and female literacy was 81.40%.