Kangar - Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar

Kangar is a village situated in the Anandpur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anandpur Sahib and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Kangar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kangar is 038477. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 140117 pincode. Anandpur Sahib is the nearest town.

Kangar 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 Kangar

According to the 2011 Census, Kangar village had a total population of 983 people, including 508 males and 475 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.49%, with male literacy at 83.83% and female literacy at 70.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237.

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

Nearby Villages of Kangar

Kangar 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 Kangar

Kangar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kiratpur Sahib, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rupnagar to Kangar is about 29 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 Kangar

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

Health Facilities in Kangar

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

FAQs about Kangar