Pakhowal Village Overview
Pakhowal is a village in Dasua tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It lies about 15 km from Dasua tehsil headquarters and around 30 km from Hoshiarpur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Pakhowal village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Pakhowal 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 Pakhowal is 030893. The village covers a geographical area of 55 hectares and has a pincode of 144207. Urmar Tanda is the nearest town.
Location Map of Pakhowal
Population & Demographics of Pakhowal
This section provides population and demographic details of Pakhowal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 384 | 200 | 184 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 40 | 27 | 13 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 149 | 81 | 68 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 298 | 156 | 142 |
| Illiterate Population | 86 | 44 | 42 |
Key population details of Pakhowal village are given below:
- Pakhowal village is a small village with a total population of around 384, including approximately 200 males and 184 females, with a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 149 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Pakhowal village is high, with a literacy rate of about 77.60%.
- There are around 71 households in Pakhowal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Pakhowal
Transport facilities help residents of Pakhowal 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 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Pakhowal
The following villages are located close to Pakhowal 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 Pakhowal
- Where is Pakhowal located?
- Pakhowal village is located in Dasua Tehsil, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Pakhowal?
- Pakhowal is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Pakhowal?
- The pincode of Pakhowal is 144207.
- What is the population of Pakhowal?
- Pakhowal has a total population of 384, including 200 males and 184 females.
- How many households are there in Pakhowal?
- There are 71 households in Pakhowal.
- What is the literacy rate in Pakhowal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pakhowal is 77.60%. Male literacy is 78.00% and female literacy is 77.17%.