Okandwala

Okandwala is a village located in Jaitu tehsil of Faridkot district in Punjab, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Jaitu (tehsildar office) and 39km away from district headquarter Faridkot. As per 2009 stats, Ukand Wala is the gram panchayat of Okandwala village.

Here you can discover what makes Okandwala unique in its vibrant Jaitu-Faridkot region. You’ll see Okandwala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Okandwala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Okandwala is 035628. The village spans a total geographical area of 363 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 151205. Jaitu is nearest town to Okandwala village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Okandwala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jaitu Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Faridkot Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Okandwala

Population of Okandwala

According to the 2011 Census, Okandwala has a total population of about 1,291, with approximately 672 males and 619 females. The sex ratio is around 921 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 122 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 418 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.57%, with male literacy at about 66.96% and female literacy near 51.53%. There are around 256 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Okandwala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Okandwala

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

Nearby Villages of Okandwala

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

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