Wazirabad - Rajpura, Patiala

Wazirabad is a village situated in the Rajpura tehsil of Patiala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajpura and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Patiala. Wazirabad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wazirabad is 037028. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 140602 pincode. Rajpura is the nearest town.

Wazirabad 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 Wazirabad

According to the 2011 Census, Wazirabad village had a total population of 267 people, including 145 males and 122 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 841 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.33%, with male literacy at 90.23% and female literacy at 75.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Wazirabad

Wazirabad 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 Wazirabad

Wazirabad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajpura Jn, while the nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Patiala to Wazirabad is about 33 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 Wazirabad

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

Health Facilities in Wazirabad

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

FAQs about Wazirabad