Awan

Awan is a village located in Zira tehsil of Firozpur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Zira (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Firozpur. As per 2009 stats, Awan village is also a gram panchayat.

Awan has its own place in the vibrant Firozpur 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 Awan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Awan is 034418. The village spans a total geographical area of 198 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 152028. Zira is nearest town to Awan village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Awan

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 469 248 221
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 60 33 27
Scheduled Castes (SC) 55 31 24
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 285 164 121
Illiterate Population 184 84 100

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

  • The total population of Awan village is around 469, including approximately 248 males and 221 females, with a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 60 children aged 0–6 years in Awan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Awan village has 55 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Awan village is about 60.77%, with male literacy at 66.13% and female literacy at 54.75%.
  • There are around 79 households in Awan village.

Connectivity of Awan

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Awan

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

Mansurwal Sunehar Mansurpur Deva Ratoul Bet Sher Singhwala Wara Pohwindian Katora Malhuwala Amargarh Bandian Bhoghewala Mohar

Frequently Asked Questions about Awan

Where is Awan located?
Awan village is situated in Zira Tehsil, within the Firozpur district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Awan?
Awan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Awan?
The pincode of Awan is 152028, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Awan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Awan is 469, with 248 males and 221 females.
How many households are there in Awan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Awan village has a total of 79 households.
What is the literacy rate in Awan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Awan is 60.77%. The male literacy rate is 66.13%, while the female literacy rate is 54.75%.