Tong

Tong is a village located in Baba Bakala tehsil of Amritsar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Baba Bakala (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Amritsar . As per 2009 stats, Taung is the gram panchayat of Tong village.

Tong has its own place in the vibrant Amritsar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Tong

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tong is 037703. The village spans a total geographical area of 219 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 143112. Rayya is nearest town to Tong village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Tong

Below is a concise population overview of Tong as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,177 607 570
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 124 74 50
Scheduled Castes (SC) 331 174 157
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 809 445 364
Illiterate Population 368 162 206

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Tong village:

  • The total population of Tong village is around 1,177, including approximately 607 males and 570 females, with a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 124 children aged 0–6 years in Tong village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Tong village has 331 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Tong village is about 68.73%, with male literacy at 73.31% and female literacy at 63.86%.
  • There are around 241 households in Tong village.

Connectivity of Tong

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

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

Nearby Villages of Tong

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

Bhorchhi Rajputan Bhorchhi Brahmnan Rattangarh Bhinder Jallupur Khera Lidhar Hassanpur Pheruman Bule Nangal Mehtabkot Wazir Bhullar

Frequently Asked Questions about Tong

Where is Tong located?
Tong village is situated in Baba Bakala Tehsil, within the Amritsar district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tong?
The Gram Panchayat of Tong is Taung (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Tong?
The pincode of Tong is 143112, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Tong as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Tong is 1,177, with 607 males and 570 females.
How many households are there in Tong as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Tong village has a total of 241 households.
What is the literacy rate in Tong as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tong is 68.73%. The male literacy rate is 73.31%, while the female literacy rate is 63.86%.