Awan - Batala, Gurdaspur
Awan is a village situated in the Batala tehsil of Gurdaspur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Batala and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Gurdaspur. Awan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Awan is 028680. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 143518 pincode. Qadian is the nearest town.
Awan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Batala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Awan
According to the 2011 Census, Awan village had a total population of 556 people, including 283 males and 273 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.45%, with male literacy at 81.63% and female literacy at 69.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7.
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 | 556 | 283 | 273 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 59 | 38 | 21 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 375 | 200 | 175 |
| Illiterate Population | 181 | 83 | 98 |
Nearby Villages of Awan
Awan 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 Awan
Public transport in the Awan is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Awan.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gurdaspur to Awan is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Awan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Awan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Awan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Awan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Awan
Where is Awan located?
Awan village is located in Batala Tehsil, Gurdaspur district, Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Awan?
Awan is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Awan?
The pincode of Awan is 143518.
What is the population of Awan?
Awan had a total population of 556, including 283 males and 273 females.
How many households are there in Awan?
Awan had 126 households.
What is the literacy rate in Awan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Awan was 75.45%. Male literacy was 81.63% and female literacy was 69.44%.