Gujjarpur Kalan - Nawanshahr, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar

Gujjarpur Kalan is a village situated in the Nawanshahr tehsil of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawanshahr and around 2 km from the district headquarters in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar . Gujjarpur Kalan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gujjarpur Kalan is 032087. The village covers a total geographical area of 215 hectares and falls under the 144514 pincode. Nawansahar is the nearest town.

Gujjarpur Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gujjarpur Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Gujjarpur Kalan village had a total population of 840 people, including 416 males and 424 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.29%, with male literacy at 80.99% and female literacy at 67.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 649.

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

Nearby Villages of Gujjarpur Kalan

Gujjarpur Kalan 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 Gujjarpur Kalan

Gujjarpur Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nawanshahr Doaba Junction, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar to Gujjarpur Kalan is about 2 km, with the usual travel time around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gujjarpur Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Gujjarpur Kalan

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

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