Bhagwala - Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar

Bhagwala is a village situated in the Anandpur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 11.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anandpur Sahib and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagwala is 038515. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.87 hectares and falls under the 140116 pincode. Anandpur Sahib is the nearest town.

Bhagwala is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the S.a.s.nagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhagwala

As per Census 2011, Bhagwala village has a total population of 428 people, consisting of 209 males and 219 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 301 literate and 127 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population428209219
Child Population (0–6 yrs)431825
Literate Population301163138
Illiterate Population1274681

Nearby Villages of Bhagwala

Bhagwala 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)
DaulowalNorth1.29 km
JeowalSouth1.31 km
MajherNorth-East1.90 km
KalyanpurSouth1.94 km
BaruwalaEast1.96 km
Raipur SaniNorth-West1.99 km
Abadi Kiratpur SahibSouth-West2.12 km
DadhiSouth2.87 km
BalauliNorth3.11 km
GajjpurWest3.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhagwala

The nearest railway station is Kiratpur Sahib, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rupnagar to Bhagwala is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

FAQs about Bhagwala

Where is Bhagwala located?

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

What is the pincode of Bhagwala?

The pincode of Bhagwala is 140116.

What is the population of Bhagwala?

Bhagwala has a total population of 428, including 209 males and 219 females.

How many households are there in Bhagwala?

There are 81 households in Bhagwala.

What is the literacy rate in Bhagwala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhagwala is 70.33%. Male literacy is 77.99% and female literacy is 63.01%.