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

As per Census 2011, Ghanaur village has a total population of 169 people, consisting of 95 males and 74 females. The village has 33 households and a sex ratio of 778 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 124 literate and 45 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1699574
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1697
Literate Population1247549
Illiterate Population452025

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NardWest1.25 km
MassewalSouth-West2.44 km
ChiknaWest2.64 km
MajherSouth-West4.17 km
BaruwalaSouth-West4.19 km
BalauliWest4.65 km
PaharpurNorth-West4.86 km
BhoraEast5.36 km
DaulowalWest5.39 km
BhagwalaSouth-West6.01 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Ghanaur

Where is Ghanaur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Ghanaur?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghanaur is Massewal.

What is the pincode of Ghanaur?

The pincode of Ghanaur is 140115.

What is the population of Ghanaur?

Ghanaur has a total population of 169, including 95 males and 74 females.

How many households are there in Ghanaur?

There are 33 households in Ghanaur.

What is the literacy rate in Ghanaur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghanaur is 73.37%. Male literacy is 78.95% and female literacy is 66.22%.