Ghanaur - Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar

Ghanaur is a village situated in the Anandpur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anandpur Sahib and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Massewal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghanaur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghanaur is 038520. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.47 hectares and falls under the 140115 pincode. Anandpur Sahib is the nearest town.

Ghanaur 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 Ghanaur

According to the 2011 Census, Ghanaur village had a total population of 169 people, including 95 males and 74 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 779 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.05%, with male literacy at 87.21% and female literacy at 73.13%.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghanaur

Ghanaur 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 Ghanaur

Ghanaur 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 38.4 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Ghanaur

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

FAQs about Ghanaur