Doshpur - Dera Bassi, S.A.S Nagar
Doshpur is a village situated in the Dera Bassi tehsil of S.A.S Nagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 25 km from Dera Bassi and around 60 km from Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar. Handesra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doshpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Doshpur is 039268. The village covers a total geographical area of 45 hectares and falls under the 140501 pincode. Dera Bassi is the nearest town.
Doshpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dera bassi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Patiala Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Doshpur
According to the 2011 Census, Doshpur village had a total population of 73 people, including 40 males and 33 females, living in 16 households. The sex ratio was 825 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.54%, with male literacy at 82.86% and female literacy at 80.00%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73 | 40 | 33 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 53 | 29 | 24 |
| Illiterate Population | 20 | 11 | 9 |
Nearby Villages of Doshpur
Doshpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Doshpur
Public transport in the Doshpur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 2-5 km of Doshpur.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar to Doshpur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Doshpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Doshpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Doshpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Doshpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Doshpur
Where is Doshpur located?
Doshpur village is located in Dera Bassi Tehsil, S.A.S Nagar district, Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Doshpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Doshpur is Handesra.
What is the pincode of Doshpur?
The pincode of Doshpur is 140501.
What is the population of Doshpur?
Doshpur had a total population of 73, including 40 males and 33 females.
How many households are there in Doshpur?
Doshpur had 16 households.
What is the literacy rate in Doshpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Doshpur was 81.54%. Male literacy was 82.86% and female literacy was 80.00%.