Urna - Samrala, Ludhiana

Urna is a village situated in the Samrala tehsil of Ludhiana district, Punjab. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Samrala and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ludhiana. Urna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Urna is 033091. The village covers a total geographical area of 345 hectares and falls under the 141114 pincode. Machhiwara is the nearest town.

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

Population of Urna

According to the 2011 Census, Urna village had a total population of 382 people, including 205 males and 177 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.26%, with male literacy at 78.21% and female literacy at 69.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Urna

Urna 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 Urna

Public transport in the Urna is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Samrala, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ludhiana to Urna 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 Urna

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

Health Facilities in Urna

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

FAQs about Urna