Prempur - Phagwara, Kapurthala

Prempur 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 52 km from the district headquarters in Kapurthala . Prempur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Prempur is 029587. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.48 hectares and falls under the 144405 pincode. Phagwara is the nearest town.

Prempur 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 Prempur

According to the 2011 Census, Prempur village had a total population of 546 people, including 287 males and 259 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.65%, with male literacy at 86.90% and female literacy at 64.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 221.

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

Nearby Villages of Prempur

Prempur 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 Prempur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Prempur. The nearest railway station is Mandhali, 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 Prempur is about 52 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 Prempur

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

Health Facilities in Prempur

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

FAQs about Prempur