Nanheri - Rajpura, Patiala

Nanheri is a village situated in the Rajpura tehsil of Patiala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajpura and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Patiala. Nanheri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nanheri is 036872. The village covers a total geographical area of 318 hectares and falls under the 140417 pincode. Ambala is the nearest town.

Nanheri 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 Nanheri

According to the 2011 Census, Nanheri village had a total population of 726 people, including 372 males and 354 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.02%, with male literacy at 83.69% and female literacy at 64.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123.

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

Nearby Villages of Nanheri

Nanheri 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 Nanheri

Nanheri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sambhu, while the nearest airport is Patiala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Patiala to Nanheri is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nanheri

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

Health Facilities in Nanheri

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

FAQs about Nanheri