Ganduan - Sunam, Sangrur

Ganduan is a village situated in the Sunam tehsil of Sangrur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sunam and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Sangrur. Ganduan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganduan is 039874. The village covers a total geographical area of 1998 hectares and falls under the 148030 pincode. Sunam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Ganduan

As per Census 2011, Ganduan village has a total population of 4,755 people, consisting of 2,599 males and 2,156 females. The village has 913 households and a sex ratio of 829 females per 1,000 males. There are 509 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,252 literate and 2,503 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,524 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,7552,5992,156
Child Population (0–6 yrs)509302207
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,524831693
Literate Population2,2521,297955
Illiterate Population2,5031,3021,201

Nearby Villages of Ganduan

Ganduan 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)
FathegarhSouth-West2.78 km
MojowalNorth-East3.92 km
KhokharSouth-East4.48 km
Kanakwal BhanguanWest4.91 km
SangatpuraSouth5.11 km
ChhajlaNorth-East5.58 km
ChingaliwalaSouth-East5.94 km
HariayoSouth-West6.42 km
UgharanNorth6.55 km
PhleraWest6.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ganduan

Ganduan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Govindgarh Khokhar, while the nearest airport is Patiala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sangrur to Ganduan is about 33 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 Ganduan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ganduan

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

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

FAQs about Ganduan

Where is Ganduan located?

Ganduan village is located in Sunam Tehsil, Sangrur district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ganduan?

Ganduan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ganduan?

The pincode of Ganduan is 148030.

What is the population of Ganduan?

Ganduan has a total population of 4,755, including 2,599 males and 2,156 females.

How many households are there in Ganduan?

There are 913 households in Ganduan.

What is the literacy rate in Ganduan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ganduan is 47.36%. Male literacy is 49.90% and female literacy is 44.29%.