Khanpur - Chamkaur Sahib, Rupnagar

Khanpur is a village situated in the Chamkaur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chamkaur Sahib and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Khanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanpur is 038838. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 140111 pincode. Chamkaur Sahib is the nearest town.

Khanpur 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 Khanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Khanpur village had a total population of 690 people, including 354 males and 336 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.67%, with male literacy at 89.34% and female literacy at 81.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Khanpur

Khanpur 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 Khanpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Khanpur. The nearest railway station is Rupnagar, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rupnagar to Khanpur is about 19 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 Khanpur

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

Health Facilities in Khanpur

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

FAQs about Khanpur