Udhowal Village Overview
Udhowal is a village in Batala tehsil of Gurdaspur district, Punjab. It lies about 7 km from Batala tehsil headquarters and around 27 km from Gurdaspur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Udhowal village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Udhowal 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 Udhowal is 028750. The village covers a geographical area of 151 hectares and has a pincode of 143518. Batala is the nearest town.
Location Map of Udhowal
Population & Demographics of Udhowal
This section provides population and demographic details of Udhowal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,279 | 670 | 609 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 149 | 88 | 61 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 331 | 176 | 155 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 835 | 457 | 378 |
| Illiterate Population | 444 | 213 | 231 |
Key population details of Udhowal village are given below:
- Udhowal village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,279, including approximately 670 males and 609 females, with a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 331 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Udhowal village is good, with a literacy rate of about 65.29%.
- There are around 240 households in Udhowal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Udhowal
Transport facilities help residents of Udhowal 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 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Udhowal
The following villages are located close to Udhowal 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 Udhowal
- Where is Udhowal located?
- Udhowal village is located in Batala Tehsil, Gurdaspur district, Punjab, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Udhowal?
- Udhowal is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Udhowal?
- The pincode of Udhowal is 143518.
- What is the population of Udhowal?
- Udhowal has a total population of 1,279, including 670 males and 609 females.
- How many households are there in Udhowal?
- There are 240 households in Udhowal.
- What is the literacy rate in Udhowal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Udhowal is 65.29%. Male literacy is 68.21% and female literacy is 62.07%.