Swah Wala - Jalalabad, Fazilka
Swah Wala is a village situated in the Jalalabad tehsil of Fazilka district, Punjab. It is located approximately 6 km from Jalalabad and around 58 km from Firozpur. Basti Sham Singh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Swah Wala village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Swah Wala is 034933. The village covers a total geographical area of 647 hectares and falls under the 152024 pincode. Jalalabad is the nearest town.
Swah Wala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jalalabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Firozpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Swah Wala
According to the 2011 Census, Swah Wala village had a total population of 1,805 people, including 938 males and 867 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.48%, with male literacy at 84.06% and female literacy at 68.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 423.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,805 | 938 | 867 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 164 | 91 | 73 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 423 | 218 | 205 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,255 | 712 | 543 |
| Illiterate Population | 550 | 226 | 324 |
Nearby Villages of Swah Wala
Swah Wala is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Swah Wala
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Firozpur to Swah Wala is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Swah Wala
Where is Swah Wala located?
Swah Wala village is located in Jalalabad Tehsil, Fazilka district, Punjab, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Swah Wala?
The Gram Panchayat of Swah Wala is Basti Sham Singh.
What is the pincode of Swah Wala?
The pincode of Swah Wala is 152024.
What is the population of Swah Wala?
Swah Wala had a total population of 1,805, including 938 males and 867 females.
How many households are there in Swah Wala?
Swah Wala had 358 households.
What is the literacy rate in Swah Wala?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Swah Wala was 76.48%. Male literacy was 84.06% and female literacy was 68.39%.