Gharama Kalan - Rajpura, Patiala

Gharama Kalan is a village situated in the Rajpura tehsil of Patiala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajpura and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Patiala. Gharaman Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gharama Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gharama Kalan is 037067. The village covers a total geographical area of 269 hectares and falls under the 140417 pincode. Rajpura is the nearest town.

Gharama 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 Ghanaur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Patiala Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gharama Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Gharama Kalan village had a total population of 1,355 people, including 743 males and 612 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 824 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.94%, with male literacy at 82.11% and female literacy at 71.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 275.

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

Nearby Villages of Gharama Kalan

Gharama 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 Gharama Kalan

Gharama 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 Sambhu, while the nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Patiala to Gharama Kalan is about 36 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 Gharama Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Gharama 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 Gharama Kalan village are given below:

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