Udhowal - Batala, Gurdaspur

Udhowal is a village situated in the Batala tehsil of Gurdaspur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Batala and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Gurdaspur. Udhowal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Udhowal is 028750. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 143507 pincode. Batala is the nearest town.

Udhowal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Fatehgarh churian Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Udhowal

According to the 2011 Census, Udhowal village had a total population of 1,279 people, including 670 males and 609 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.89%, with male literacy at 78.52% and female literacy at 68.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 331.

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

Nearby Villages of Udhowal

Udhowal 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 Udhowal

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Udhowal. The nearest railway station is Batala Sugar Mills, while the nearest airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gurdaspur to Udhowal is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Udhowal

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

Health Facilities in Udhowal

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

FAQs about Udhowal