Wachhoa
About Wachhoa
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Wachhoa village is 037349. Wachhoa village is located in Ajnala tehsil of Amritsar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Ajnala (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Amritsar . As per 2009 stats, Wachhoa village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 763 hectares. Wachhoa has a total population of 3,296 peoples, out of which male population is 1,757 while female population is 1,539. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 875 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of wachhoa village is 60.01% out of which 64.20% males and 55.23% females are literate. There are about 667 houses in wachhoa village. Pincode of wachhoa village locality is 143103.
When it comes to administration, Wachhoa village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Wachhoa village comes under Ajnala Vidhan Sabha constituency & Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency. Ajnala is nearest town to wachhoa village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Wachhoa
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,296 | 1,757 | 1,539 |
| Children (0-6) | 444 | 247 | 197 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,173 | 631 | 542 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,978 | 1,128 | 850 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,318 | 629 | 689 |
Connectivity of Wachhoa
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wachhoa
Where is Wachhoa located?
Wachhoa village is situated in Ajnala Tehsil, within the Amritsar district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Wachhoa?
Wachhoa serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Wachhoa?
The pincode of Wachhoa is 143103, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Wachhoa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Wachhoa is 3,296, with 1,757 males and 1,539 females.
How many households are there in Wachhoa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Wachhoa village has a total of 667 households.
What is the literacy rate in Wachhoa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Wachhoa is 60.01%. The male literacy rate is 64.20%, while the female literacy rate is 55.23%.