Sanwala - Thanesar, Kurukshetra

Sanwala is a village situated in the Thanesar tehsil of Kurukshetra district, Haryana. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thanesar and around 4 km from the district headquarters in Kurukshetra. Sanwla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanwala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanwala is 058535. The village covers a total geographical area of 363 hectares and falls under the 136131 pincode. Kurukshtera is the nearest town.

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

Population of Sanwala

According to the 2011 Census, Sanwala village had a total population of 1,098 people, including 570 males and 528 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.32%, with male literacy at 81.98% and female literacy at 65.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 518.

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 Population1,098570528
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1446579
Scheduled Castes (SC)518257261
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population709414295
Illiterate Population389156233

Nearby Villages of Sanwala

Sanwala 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)
RamgarhEast0.92 km
PartapgarhSouth-West1.63 km
IshargarhNorth-East1.99 km
RattanderaWest2.09 km
SirsalaNorth-West2.22 km
WazidpurSouth-East2.43 km
Amargarh MajharaSouth-West2.68 km
MusapurEast2.93 km
Khanpur KoliaNorth3.02 km
Bir PipliSouth3.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sanwala

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sanwala. The nearest railway station is Dhoda Khedi, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kurukshetra to Sanwala is about 4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanwala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sanwala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sanwala

Where is Sanwala located?

Sanwala village is located in Thanesar Tehsil, Kurukshetra district, Haryana, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sanwala?

The Gram Panchayat of Sanwala is Sanwla.

What is the pincode of Sanwala?

The pincode of Sanwala is 136131.

What is the population of Sanwala?

Sanwala had a total population of 1,098, including 570 males and 528 females.

How many households are there in Sanwala?

Sanwala had 204 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sanwala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sanwala was 74.32%. Male literacy was 81.98% and female literacy was 65.70%.