Gag Kalan - Jagraon, Ludhiana

Gag Kalan is a village situated in the Jagraon tehsil of Ludhiana district, Punjab. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagraon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ludhiana. Gag Kalan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gag Kalan is 033848. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 142033 pincode. Nakodar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Gag Kalan

As per Census 2011, Gag Kalan village has a total population of 499 people, consisting of 257 males and 242 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 285 literate and 214 illiterate residents. Additionally, 499 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gag Kalan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gag Kalan

Gag Kalan 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 Gag Kalan

Gag Kalan 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 Sidhwan, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ludhiana to Gag Kalan is about 40 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 Gag Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Gag Kalan

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

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