Hegwal

Hegwal is a village located in Nurpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 84km away from district headquarter Nurpur. Nurpur is the sub-district headquarter of Hegwal village. As per 2009 stats, Gagwal is the gram panchayat of Hegwal village.

Here you can discover what makes Hegwal unique in its vibrant Nurpur-Kangra region. You’ll see Hegwal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Hegwal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hegwal is 008378. The village spans a total geographical area of 166.39 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176204. Pathankot is nearest town to Hegwal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Hegwal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Indora Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Hegwal

Population of Hegwal

According to the 2011 Census, Hegwal has a total population of about 1,065, with approximately 538 males and 527 females. The sex ratio is around 979 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 123 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 106 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 143. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.39%, with male literacy at about 75.46% and female literacy near 69.26%. There are around 201 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Hegwal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Hegwal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Hegwal. As per the 2011 stats, Hegwal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Hegwal

Knowing the nearby villages of Hegwal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Hegwal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hegwal