Nardu - Rajpura, Patiala

Nardu is a village situated in the Rajpura tehsil of Patiala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajpura and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Patiala. Narru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nardu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nardu is 036915. The village covers a total geographical area of 463 hectares and falls under the 140701 pincode. Rajpura is the nearest town.

Nardu 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 Nardu

According to the 2011 Census, Nardu village had a total population of 2,227 people, including 1,185 males and 1,042 females, living in 427 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.49%, with male literacy at 82.84% and female literacy at 69.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 783.

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

Nearby Villages of Nardu

Nardu 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 Nardu

Nardu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kauli, while the nearest airport is Patiala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Patiala to Nardu is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nardu

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

Health Facilities in Nardu

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

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