Sakhowal - Batala, Gurdaspur

Sakhowal is a village situated in the Batala tehsil of Gurdaspur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Batala and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Gurdaspur. Sakhowal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakhowal is 028562. The village covers a total geographical area of 400 hectares and falls under the 143514 pincode. Qadian is the nearest town.

Sakhowal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sri hargobindpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sakhowal

According to the 2011 Census, Sakhowal village had a total population of 1,560 people, including 799 males and 761 females, living in 303 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.40%, with male literacy at 73.51% and female literacy at 67.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 575.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sakhowal

Sakhowal is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sakhowal

Public transport in the Sakhowal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Batala Sugar Mills, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gurdaspur to Sakhowal is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakhowal

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sakhowal village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sakhowal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sakhowal village are given below:

FAQs about Sakhowal