Ghasitpura - Khadur Sahib, Tarn Taran

Ghasitpura is a village situated in the Khadur Sahib tehsil of Tarn Taran district, Punjab. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khadur Sahib and around 11 km from the district headquarters in Tarn Taran. Ghasitpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghasitpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghasitpura is 038301. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 143406 pincode. Patti is the nearest town.

Ghasitpura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khadoor Sahib Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ghasitpura

As per Census 2011, Ghasitpura village has a total population of 1,098 people, consisting of 584 males and 514 females. The village has 221 households and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 742 literate and 356 illiterate residents. Additionally, 499 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,098584514
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1258342
Scheduled Castes (SC)499281218
Literate Population742412330
Illiterate Population356172184

Nearby Villages of Ghasitpura

Ghasitpura 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)
MumdialaNorth-East1.31 km
DulchipurSouth1.68 km
KangWest2.39 km
WaringSouth-East2.41 km
Mal ChakNorth-West2.70 km
Kuri WallahNorth-East3.05 km
Rakh Dina WalNorth3.09 km
KallahaSouth-West3.16 km
Rakh Dine WalNorth3.32 km
MuglaniSouth-East3.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghasitpura

Ghasitpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tangra, while the nearest airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tarn Taran to Ghasitpura is about 11 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 Ghasitpura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ghasitpura

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

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

FAQs about Ghasitpura

Where is Ghasitpura located?

Ghasitpura village is located in Khadur Sahib Tehsil, Tarn Taran district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghasitpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghasitpura is Ghasitpur.

What is the pincode of Ghasitpura?

The pincode of Ghasitpura is 143406.

What is the population of Ghasitpura?

Ghasitpura has a total population of 1,098, including 584 males and 514 females.

How many households are there in Ghasitpura?

There are 221 households in Ghasitpura.

What is the literacy rate in Ghasitpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghasitpura is 67.58%. Male literacy is 70.55% and female literacy is 64.20%.