Fatehpur - Chamkaur Sahib, Rupnagar

Fatehpur is a village situated in the Chamkaur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chamkaur Sahib and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Fatehpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fatehpur is 038825. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 140108 pincode. Chamkaur Sahib is the nearest town.

Fatehpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chamkaur Sahib Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Fatehpur

As per Census 2011, Fatehpur village has a total population of 1,140 people, consisting of 596 males and 544 females. The village has 191 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 804 literate and 336 illiterate residents. Additionally, 319 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,140596544
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1236558
Scheduled Castes (SC)319171148
Literate Population804445359
Illiterate Population336151185

Nearby Villages of Fatehpur

Fatehpur 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)
ArnauliSouth1.11 km
DumnaWest1.12 km
KainaurNorth-East1.54 km
Chhota SamanaNorth-West1.63 km
BangianSouth2.03 km
GopalpurEast2.23 km
SaheriSouth-East2.39 km
SarhanaSouth-West2.74 km
Samana KalanNorth-West2.86 km
NathmalpurEast2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Fatehpur

Public transport in the Fatehpur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Morinda, while the nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rupnagar to Fatehpur is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fatehpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Fatehpur 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 Fatehpur

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

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

FAQs about Fatehpur

Where is Fatehpur located?

Fatehpur village is located in Chamkaur Sahib Tehsil, Rupnagar district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Fatehpur?

Fatehpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Fatehpur?

The pincode of Fatehpur is 140108.

What is the population of Fatehpur?

Fatehpur has a total population of 1,140, including 596 males and 544 females.

How many households are there in Fatehpur?

There are 191 households in Fatehpur.

What is the literacy rate in Fatehpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Fatehpur is 70.53%. Male literacy is 74.66% and female literacy is 65.99%.