Dhawan

Dhawan is a village located in Batala tehsil of Gurdaspur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Batala (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Gurdaspur. As per 2009 stats, Dhawan village is also a gram panchayat.

Dhawan has its own place in the vibrant Gurdaspur 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 Dhawan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhawan is 028854. The village spans a total geographical area of 118 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 143511. Batala is nearest town to Dhawan village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Dhawan

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 954 500 454
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 106 64 42
Scheduled Castes (SC) 295 154 141
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 628 345 283
Illiterate Population 326 155 171

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

  • The total population of Dhawan village is around 954, including approximately 500 males and 454 females, with a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 106 children aged 0–6 years in Dhawan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Dhawan village has 295 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Dhawan village is about 65.83%, with male literacy at 69.00% and female literacy at 62.33%.
  • There are around 168 households in Dhawan village.

Connectivity of Dhawan

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

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

Nearby Villages of Dhawan

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

Dala Chak Seera Chatha Akarpura Damodar Sangherah Chandu Manj Umarwala Ugrewala Sarwali Nangal

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhawan

Where is Dhawan located?
Dhawan village is situated in Batala Tehsil, within the Gurdaspur district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dhawan?
Dhawan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Dhawan?
The pincode of Dhawan is 143511, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Dhawan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dhawan is 954, with 500 males and 454 females.
How many households are there in Dhawan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dhawan village has a total of 168 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dhawan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dhawan is 65.83%. The male literacy rate is 69.00%, while the female literacy rate is 62.33%.