Seikhwan Village Overview
Seikhwan is a village in Batala tehsil of Gurdaspur district, Punjab. It lies about 26 km from Batala tehsil headquarters and around 60 km from Gurdaspur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sekhwan is the Gram Panchayat for Seikhwan village.
The sections below provide essential information about Seikhwan village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Seikhwan is 028814. The village covers a geographical area of 127 hectares and has a pincode of 143518. Fathegarh Churian is the nearest town.
Location Map of Seikhwan
Population & Demographics of Seikhwan
This section provides population and demographic details of Seikhwan village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 924 | 486 | 438 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 127 | 71 | 56 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 300 | 160 | 140 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 598 | 326 | 272 |
| Illiterate Population | 326 | 160 | 166 |
Key population details of Seikhwan village are given below:
- Seikhwan village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 924, including approximately 486 males and 438 females, with a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 300 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Seikhwan village is good, with a literacy rate of about 64.72%.
- There are around 174 households in Seikhwan village.
Transport & Connectivity of Seikhwan
Transport facilities help residents of Seikhwan village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Seikhwan
The following villages are located close to Seikhwan and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Seikhwan
- Where is Seikhwan located?
- Seikhwan village is located in Batala Tehsil, Gurdaspur district, Punjab, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Seikhwan?
- The Gram Panchayat of Seikhwan is Sekhwan (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Seikhwan?
- The pincode of Seikhwan is 143518.
- What is the population of Seikhwan?
- Seikhwan has a total population of 924, including 486 males and 438 females.
- How many households are there in Seikhwan?
- There are 174 households in Seikhwan.
- What is the literacy rate in Seikhwan?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Seikhwan is 64.72%. Male literacy is 67.08% and female literacy is 62.10%.