Baupur - Moonak, Sangrur

Baupur is a village situated in the Moonak tehsil of Sangrur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Moonak and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Sangrur. Baopur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baupur is 039953. The village covers a total geographical area of 706 hectares and falls under the 148027 pincode. Khanauri is the nearest town.

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

Population of Baupur

As per Census 2011, Baupur village has a total population of 1,710 people, consisting of 895 males and 815 females. The village has 286 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 831 literate and 879 illiterate residents. Additionally, 487 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,710895815
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20110992
Scheduled Castes (SC)487279208
Literate Population831496335
Illiterate Population879399480

Nearby Villages of Baupur

Baupur 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)
BanarsiNorth-East2.48 km
AndanaSouth-West3.20 km
Chatha GobindpuraSouth3.24 km
Jaswantpura Alias HotipurNorth4.02 km
Shahpur Nauabad Alias ThediWest4.12 km
KarodaSouth4.18 km
NawangaonNorth-West4.59 km
GulaharNorth5.04 km
Dhabi GujjranEast5.77 km
ChanduWest5.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baupur

Baupur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhamtan Sahib, while the nearest airport is Patiala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sangrur to Baupur is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baupur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Baupur

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

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

FAQs about Baupur

Where is Baupur located?

Baupur village is located in Moonak Tehsil, Sangrur district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baupur?

The Gram Panchayat of Baupur is Baopur.

What is the pincode of Baupur?

The pincode of Baupur is 148027.

What is the population of Baupur?

Baupur has a total population of 1,710, including 895 males and 815 females.

How many households are there in Baupur?

There are 286 households in Baupur.

What is the literacy rate in Baupur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baupur is 48.60%. Male literacy is 55.42% and female literacy is 41.10%.