Khanwal

Khanwal is a village located in Ajnala tehsil of Amritsar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Ajnala (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Amritsar . As per 2009 stats, Khanwal village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Khanwal unique in its vibrant Ajnala-Amritsar region. You’ll see Khanwal’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 Khanwal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khanwal is 037145. The village spans a total geographical area of 245 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 143102. Ajnala is nearest town to Khanwal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Khanwal 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 Raja sansi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khanwal

Population of Khanwal

According to the 2011 Census, Khanwal has a total population of about 1,440, with approximately 754 males and 686 females. The sex ratio is around 909 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 254 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,193 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 10.76%, with male literacy at about 14.85% and female literacy near 6.27%. There are around 253 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khanwal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khanwal

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

Nearby Villages of Khanwal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khanwal