Awan
Awan is a village located in Batala tehsil of Gurdaspur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Batala (tehsildar office) and 8km away from district headquarter Gurdaspur. As per 2009 stats, Awan village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Awan unique in its vibrant Batala-Gurdaspur region. You’ll see Awan’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 Awan
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Awan is 028680. The village spans a total geographical area of 165 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 143505. Qadian is nearest town to Awan village for all major economic activities.
Google Map of Awan
Population of Awan
According to the 2011 Census, Awan has a total population of about 556, with approximately 283 males and 273 females. The sex ratio is around 964 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 59 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 7 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 67.45%, with male literacy at about 70.67% and female literacy near 64.10%. There are around 126 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Awan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 556 | 283 | 273 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 59 | 38 | 21 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 7 | 4 | 3 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Literate Population | 375 | 200 | 175 |
Illiterate Population | 181 | 83 | 98 |
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) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within village |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Awan
- Where is Awan located?
- Awan village is situated in Batala Tehsil, within the Gurdaspur 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 143505, 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 556, with 283 males and 273 females.
- How many households are there in Awan as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Awan village has a total of 126 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Awan as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Awan is 67.45%. The male literacy rate is 70.67%, while the female literacy rate is 64.10%.