Luhand - Rajpura, Patiala

Luhand is a village situated in the Rajpura tehsil of Patiala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajpura and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Patiala. Luhand village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Luhand is 037071. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 140417 pincode. Rajpura is the nearest town.

Luhand 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 Luhand

According to the 2011 Census, Luhand village had a total population of 316 people, including 169 males and 147 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.69%, with male literacy at 85.51% and female literacy at 68.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Luhand

Luhand 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 Luhand

Luhand 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 20.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Patiala to Luhand is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Luhand

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

Health Facilities in Luhand

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

FAQs about Luhand