Jaitu Tehsil - Faridkot, Punjab
Jaitu is an administrative tehsil in the Faridkot district of Punjab, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Jaitu is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Chand Bhan, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 94.4 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 405 km², including 394.92 km² rural area and 9.60 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 895 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Jaitu Tehsil
Jaitu Tehsil has a total of 42 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajit Gill | Rural | Ajit Gill |
| 2 | Bajakhana | Rural | Bajakhana Nawan |
| 3 | Bargari | Rural | Bargari |
| 4 | Behbal Kalan | Rural | Behbal Kalan |
| 5 | Behbal Khurd | Rural | Behbal Khurd |
| 6 | Bishnandi | Rural | Bisnandi Khurd |
| 7 | Buraj Harika | Rural | Burj Harika |
| 8 | Burj Jawhar Singh Wala | Rural | Burj Jawahar Singh Wala |
| 9 | Chaina | Rural | Chaina |
| 10 | Chandbhan | Rural | Kothe Bogha Singh |
| 11 | Dal Singh Wala | Rural | Shaheed Gurmail Singh Dal Singh Wala |
| 12 | Dhaipai | Rural | Dhaipai |
| 13 | Doad | Rural | Dod |
| 14 | Fatehgarh | Rural | Kothe Mahlar |
| 15 | Ghania | Rural | Ghanian |
| 16 | Gobindgarh | Rural | Gobindgarh |
| 17 | Gondara | Rural | Gondara |
| 18 | Gumti Khurd | Rural | Gumti Khurd |
| 19 | Gurusar | Rural | Guru Sar |
| 20 | Jaitu (1) (Part) | Rural | Kothe Zaildar Avtar Singh |
| 21 | Jhakharwala | Rural | Nawan Jhakharwala |
| 22 | Karirwali | Rural | Karir Wali |
| 23 | Kasam Bhatti | Rural | Kasam Bhatti |
| 24 | Khachran | Rural | Kachhran |
| 25 | Kothe Lal Premi (Og) | Rural | Jaitu (Rural) |
| 26 | Lambwali | Rural | Lambwali |
| 27 | Malla | Rural | Malla |
| 28 | Matta | Rural | Dhab Guru Ki |
| 29 | Mrahak | Rural | Marhak |
| 30 | Rameana | Rural | Ramiana |
| 31 | Ramgarh | Rural | Ram Garh |
| 32 | Ramu Wala | Rural | Ramu Wala |
| 33 | Ran Singh Wala | Rural | Ran Singh Wala |
| 34 | Rau Wala | Rural | Rau Wala |
| 35 | Romana Ajit Singh | Rural | Romana Ajit Singh |
| 36 | Romana Albel Singh | Rural | Romana Albel Singh |
| 37 | Rori Kapura | Rural | Rori Kapura |
| 38 | Sarawan | Rural | Sarawan |
| 39 | Sedha Singh Wala | Rural | Sedha Singh Wala |
| 40 | Surghuri | Rural | Surghuri |
| 41 | Ukandwala | Rural | Ukand Wala |
| 42 | Wara Bhaika | Rural | Wara Bhai Ka Khurd |
Population of Jaitu Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Jaitu Tehsil has a total population of 1,60,930 people, consisting of 84,907 males and 76,023 females. There are 30,981 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 398 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 30,981 | 23,751 | 7,230 |
| Population Density | 398 / km² | 313 / km² | 3,893 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 96,226 literate people and 17,761 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 64,893 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 0 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,761 | 13,422 | 4,339 |
| Literate Population | 96,226 | 71,309 | 24,917 |
| Illiterate Population | 64,704 | 52,244 | 12,460 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 64,893 | 50,734 | 14,159 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.