Panchhat - Phagwara, Kapurthala

Panchhat is a village situated in the Phagwara tehsil of Kapurthala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phagwara and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Kapurthala . Panchhat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchhat is 029578. The village covers a total geographical area of 985.45 hectares and falls under the 144408 pincode. Phagwara is the nearest town.

Panchhat 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 Panchhat

According to the 2011 Census, Panchhat village had a total population of 4,477 people, including 2,420 males and 2,057 females, living in 975 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.05%, with male literacy at 88.99% and female literacy at 80.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,512.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchhat

Panchhat 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 Panchhat

Public transport in the Panchhat 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 13.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kapurthala to Panchhat is about 62 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 Panchhat

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

Health Facilities in Panchhat

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

FAQs about Panchhat