Derasaidan - Sultanpur Lodhi, Kapurthala

Derasaidan is a village situated in the Sultanpur Lodhi tehsil of Kapurthala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sultanpur Lodhi and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Kapurthala . Dera Saidan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Derasaidan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Derasaidan is 029482. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.67 hectares and falls under the 144626 pincode. Sultanpur Lodhi is the nearest town.

Derasaidan 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 Derasaidan

According to the 2011 Census, Derasaidan village had a total population of 767 people, including 420 males and 347 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 826 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.16%, with male literacy at 75.70% and female literacy at 54.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 499.

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

Nearby Villages of Derasaidan

Derasaidan 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 Derasaidan

Derasaidan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sultanpur Lodi, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kapurthala to Derasaidan is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Derasaidan

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

Health Facilities in Derasaidan

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

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