Jaitu
Jaitu is a Town and Tehsil in Faridkot District of Punjab. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Jaitu Block (CD) is 00243. The total area of Jaitu Tehsil is 405 km², which includes 394.92 km² of rural area and 9.60 km² of urban area. Jaitu has a sex ratio of approximately 895 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Jaitu Tehsil
Jaitu Tehsil has a total of 42 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Jaitu Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajit Gill | Ajit Gill | Jaitu |
| 2 | Bajakhana | Baja Khana | Jaitu |
| 3 | Bargari | Bargari | Jaitu |
| 4 | Behbal Kalan | Behbal Kalan | Jaitu |
| 5 | Behbal Khurd | Behbal Khurd | Jaitu |
| 6 | Bish Nandi | Bishanandi | Jaitu |
| 7 | Burj Harika | Basti Baba Jeewan Singh | Jaitu |
| 8 | Burj Jawahar Singhwala | Burj Jawahar Singh Wala | Jaitu |
| 9 | Chaina | Chaina | Jaitu |
| 10 | Chand Bhan | Chand Bhan | Jaitu |
| 11 | Dal Singhwala | Dal Singh Wala | Jaitu |
| 12 | Dhaipai | Dhaipai | Jaitu |
| 13 | Dod | Dod | Jaitu |
| 14 | Fatehgarh | Fateh Garh | Jaitu |
| 15 | Ghanian | Ghanian | Jaitu |
| 16 | Gobindgarh | Gobindgarh | Jaitu |
| 17 | Gondara | Gondara | Jaitu |
| 18 | Gumti Khurd | Gumti Khurd | Jaitu |
| 19 | Gurusar | Guru Sar | Jaitu |
| 20 | Jaitu | Jaitu Rural | Jaitu |
| 21 | Jhakharwala | Jhakhar Wala | Jaitu |
| 22 | Karirwali | Karir Wali | Jaitu |
| 23 | Kasam Bhatti | Kasam Bhatti | Jaitu |
| 24 | Khachran | Kachhran | Jaitu |
| 25 | Kothe Lal Premi | Jaitu Rural | Jaitu |
| 26 | Lambwali | Lambwali | Jaitu |
| 27 | Madhak | Marhak | Jaitu |
| 28 | Malla | Kothe Malla Khurd | Jaitu |
| 29 | Matta | Dhab Guru Ki | Jaitu |
| 30 | Okandwala | Ukand Wala | Jaitu |
| 31 | Ramgarh | Ram Garh | Jaitu |
| 32 | Ramiana | Ramiana | Jaitu |
| 33 | Ramuwala | Ramu Wala | Jaitu |
| 34 | Ran Singhwala | Ran Singh Wala | Jaitu |
| 35 | Rauwala | Rau Wala | Jaitu |
| 36 | Romana Ajit Singh | Romana Ajit Singh | Jaitu |
| 37 | Romana Albel Singh | Romana Albel Singh | Jaitu |
| 38 | Rori Kapura | Nawan Rori Kapura | Jaitu |
| 39 | Sarawan | Kothe Sarawan | Jaitu |
| 40 | Sedha Singhwala | Sedha Singh Wala | Jaitu |
| 41 | Surghuri | Surghuri | Jaitu |
| 42 | Wara Bhaika | Wara Bhai Ka | Jaitu |
Population of Jaitu Tehsil
The population profile of Jaitu Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Jaitu Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,60,930 | 1,23,553 | 37,377 |
| Male Population | 84,907 | 65,027 | 19,880 |
| Female Population | 76,023 | 58,526 | 17,497 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,761 | 13,422 | 4,339 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,573 | 7,229 | 2,344 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,188 | 6,193 | 1,995 |
| Literate Population | 96,226 | 71,309 | 24,917 |
| Literate Male Population | 54,762 | 40,615 | 14,147 |
| Literate Female Population | 41,464 | 30,694 | 10,770 |
| Illiterate Population | 64,704 | 52,244 | 12,460 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 30,145 | 24,412 | 5,733 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 34,559 | 27,832 | 6,727 |
| Total Households | 30,981 | 23,751 | 7,230 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Jaitu Tehsil is around 1,60,930 people. This includes 84,907 males and 76,023 females. Rural population is about 1,23,553 (65,027 males and 58,526 females), while urban population is nearly 37,377 (19,880 males and 17,497 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 17,761 of the population, with 9,573 boys and 8,188 girls. Rural areas have 13,422 children, and urban areas have about 4,339 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 96,226 literate people in Jaitu Tehsil, including 54,762 literate males and 41,464 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 71,309 individuals and urban literacy covers around 24,917 people.
- About 64,704 people in Jaitu Tehsil are not literate, including 30,145 males and 34,559 females. Rural areas include 52,244 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 12,460 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 30,981 households, with 23,751 in villages and 7,230 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Jaitu Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 64,893 | 50,734 | 14,159 |
| SC Male Population | 34,152 | 26,650 | 7,502 |
| SC Female Population | 30,741 | 24,084 | 6,657 |
| Total ST Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ST Male Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ST Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 398 / km² | 313 / km² | 3,893 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jaitu Tehsil is approximately 64,893 people, including 34,152 males and 30,741 females. Around 50,734 people live in rural parts. Nearly 14,159 people reside in urban areas.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 398 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 313 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,893 people per sq. km.