Shogalpur - Rajpura, Patiala

Shogalpur is a village situated in the Rajpura tehsil of Patiala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajpura and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Patiala. Sogalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shogalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shogalpur is 036882. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 140702 pincode. Ghanaur is the nearest town.

Shogalpur 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 Shogalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shogalpur village had a total population of 683 people, including 366 males and 317 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.25%, with male literacy at 84.24% and female literacy at 69.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Shogalpur

Shogalpur 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 Shogalpur

Shogalpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sambhu, while the nearest airport is Patiala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Patiala to Shogalpur is about 29 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 Shogalpur

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

Health Facilities in Shogalpur

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

FAQs about Shogalpur