Aulakh - Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar

Aulakh is a village situated in the Anandpur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anandpur Sahib and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Aulakh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aulakh is 038467. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 140119 pincode. Anandpur Sahib is the nearest town.

Aulakh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rupnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Aulakh

According to the 2011 Census, Aulakh village had a total population of 604 people, including 301 males and 303 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.17%, with male literacy at 85.71% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population604301303
Child Population (0–6 yrs)713536
Scheduled Castes (SC)1165561
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population406228178
Illiterate Population19873125

Nearby Villages of Aulakh

Aulakh 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MunnaNorth-West0.85 km
TakhatgarhSouth1.09 km
AsalatpurNorth-East1.33 km
LalpurNorth1.72 km
LahrianEast2.00 km
AsmanpurNorth-West2.33 km
SeikhpurNorth-East2.38 km
Chahar MajraNorth-West2.39 km
Bahman MajraSouth-West2.41 km
BhauwalEast2.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Aulakh

Aulakh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bharatgarh, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rupnagar to Aulakh is about 25 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 Aulakh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Aulakh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Aulakh

Where is Aulakh located?

Aulakh village is located in Anandpur Sahib Tehsil, Rupnagar district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Aulakh?

Aulakh is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Aulakh?

The pincode of Aulakh is 140119.

What is the population of Aulakh?

Aulakh had a total population of 604, including 301 males and 303 females.

How many households are there in Aulakh?

Aulakh had 120 households.

What is the literacy rate in Aulakh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aulakh was 76.17%. Male literacy was 85.71% and female literacy was 66.67%.