Bhangwan Village Overview
Bhangwan is a village in Amritsar I tehsil of Amritsar district, Punjab. It lies about 29 km from Amritsar -i tehsil headquarters and around 29 km from Amritsar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bhangwan village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Bhangwan village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhangwan is 037435. The village covers a geographical area of 609 hectares and has a pincode of 143601. Majitha is the nearest town.
Bhangwan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Majitha Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Bhangwan
Population & Demographics of Bhangwan
This section provides population and demographic details of Bhangwan village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,103 | 1,096 | 1,007 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 309 | 166 | 143 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,001 | 520 | 481 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,325 | 739 | 586 |
| Illiterate Population | 778 | 357 | 421 |
Key population details of Bhangwan village are given below:
- Bhangwan village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,103, including approximately 1,096 males and 1,007 females, with a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,001 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Bhangwan village is good, with a literacy rate of about 63.01%.
- There are around 397 households in Bhangwan village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bhangwan
Transport facilities help residents of Bhangwan village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bhangwan
The following villages are located close to Bhangwan and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bhangwan
- Where is Bhangwan located?
- Bhangwan village is located in Amritsar I Tehsil, Amritsar district, Punjab, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bhangwan?
- Bhangwan is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bhangwan?
- The pincode of Bhangwan is 143601.
- What is the population of Bhangwan?
- Bhangwan has a total population of 2,103, including 1,096 males and 1,007 females.
- How many households are there in Bhangwan?
- There are 397 households in Bhangwan.
- What is the literacy rate in Bhangwan?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhangwan is 63.01%. Male literacy is 67.43% and female literacy is 58.19%.