Bhaur - Sultanpur Lodhi, Kapurthala

Bhaur is a village situated in the Sultanpur Lodhi tehsil of Kapurthala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sultanpur Lodhi and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Kapurthala . Bhaur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaur is 029490. The village covers a total geographical area of 193.85 hectares and falls under the 144626 pincode. Sultanpur Lodhi is the nearest town.

Bhaur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kartarpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalandhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhaur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhaur village had a total population of 699 people, including 351 males and 348 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.89%, with male literacy at 76.72% and female literacy at 67.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 219.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhaur

Bhaur 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 Bhaur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bhaur. The nearest railway station is Dudwindi, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kapurthala to Bhaur is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhaur

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

Health Facilities in Bhaur

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

FAQs about Bhaur