Udhanwal Village - Batala, Gurdaspur
Udhanwal is a village situated in the Batala tehsil of Gurdaspur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Batala and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Gurdaspur. Udhanwal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Udhanwal is 028564. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 143506 pincode. Qadian is the nearest town.
Udhanwal 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 Udhanwal
As per Census 2011, Udhanwal village has a total population of 2,088 people, consisting of 1,069 males and 1,019 females. The village has 368 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 268 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,567 literate and 521 illiterate residents. Additionally, 829 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Udhanwal are given below:
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,088 | 1,069 | 1,019 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 268 | 154 | 114 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 829 | 431 | 398 |
| Literate Population | 1,567 | 838 | 729 |
| Illiterate Population | 521 | 231 | 290 |
Nearby Villages of Udhanwal
Udhanwal 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Khewewal | North | 1.08 km |
| Malewal Bhatian | North-West | 1.21 km |
| Rattewal | South-East | 1.52 km |
| Nangli | West | 1.53 km |
| Mansewal | North-East | 2.23 km |
| Bulewal | South-West | 2.38 km |
| Dhaul | North-West | 2.45 km |
| Jogewal | West | 2.51 km |
| Jandi | East | 3.14 km |
| Natha Nangal | South | 3.60 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Udhanwal
The nearest railway station is Rupnagar, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gurdaspur to Udhanwal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Udhanwal
Where is Udhanwal located?
Udhanwal village is located in Batala Tehsil, Gurdaspur district, Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Udhanwal?
Udhanwal is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Udhanwal?
The pincode of Udhanwal is 143506.
What is the population of Udhanwal?
Udhanwal has a total population of 2,088, including 1,069 males and 1,019 females.
How many households are there in Udhanwal?
There are 368 households in Udhanwal.
What is the literacy rate in Udhanwal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Udhanwal is 75.05%. Male literacy is 78.39% and female literacy is 71.54%.