Gajjpur - Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar

Gajjpur is a village situated in the Anandpur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anandpur Sahib and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Gajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gajjpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajjpur is 038415. The village covers a total geographical area of 334 hectares and falls under the 140114 pincode. Anandpur Sahib is the nearest town.

Gajjpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Anandpur Sahib Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gajjpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gajjpur village had a total population of 1,134 people, including 592 males and 542 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.31%, with male literacy at 86.86% and female literacy at 73.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Gajjpur

Gajjpur 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 Gajjpur

Gajjpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 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 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rupnagar to Gajjpur is about 36 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 Gajjpur

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

Health Facilities in Gajjpur

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

FAQs about Gajjpur