Sehjowal Village Overview
Sehjowal 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), Sehjowal village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Sehjowal 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 Sehjowal is 030895. The village covers a geographical area of 182 hectares and has a pincode of 144207. Urmar Tanda is the nearest town.
Location Map of Sehjowal
Population & Demographics of Sehjowal
This section provides population and demographic details of Sehjowal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 597 | 302 | 295 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 64 | 29 | 35 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 233 | 123 | 110 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 472 | 252 | 220 |
| Illiterate Population | 125 | 50 | 75 |
Key population details of Sehjowal village are given below:
- Sehjowal village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 597, including approximately 302 males and 295 females, with a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 233 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Sehjowal village is high, with a literacy rate of about 79.06%.
- There are around 124 households in Sehjowal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sehjowal
Transport facilities help residents of Sehjowal 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 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sehjowal
The following villages are located close to Sehjowal 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 Sehjowal
- Where is Sehjowal located?
- Sehjowal village is located in Dasua Tehsil, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sehjowal?
- Sehjowal is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sehjowal?
- The pincode of Sehjowal is 144207.
- What is the population of Sehjowal?
- Sehjowal has a total population of 597, including 302 males and 295 females.
- How many households are there in Sehjowal?
- There are 124 households in Sehjowal.
- What is the literacy rate in Sehjowal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sehjowal is 79.06%. Male literacy is 83.44% and female literacy is 74.58%.