Azampur - Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar

Azampur is a village situated in the Anandpur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anandpur Sahib and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Azampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Azampur is 038472. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares and falls under the 140117 pincode. Anandpur Sahib is the nearest town.

Azampur 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 Azampur

As per Census 2011, Azampur village has a total population of 975 people, consisting of 495 males and 480 females. The village has 181 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 690 literate and 285 illiterate residents. Additionally, 207 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Azampur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Azampur

Azampur 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 Azampur

Azampur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kiratpur Sahib, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rupnagar to Azampur is about 26 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 Azampur

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

Health Facilities in Azampur

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

FAQs about Azampur