Badowal

Badowal is a village located in Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Garhshankar (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Hoshiarpur. As per 2009 stats, Baddowal is the gram panchayat of Badowal village.

Badowal has its own place in the vibrant Hoshiarpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Badowal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Badowal is 031947. The village spans a total geographical area of 311 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 144530. Hoshiarpur is nearest town to Badowal village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Badowal

Below is a concise population overview of Badowal as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 554 280 274
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 60 32 28
Scheduled Castes (SC) 133 65 68
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 359 189 170
Illiterate Population 195 91 104

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Badowal village:

  • The total population of Badowal village is around 554, including approximately 280 males and 274 females, with a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 60 children aged 0–6 years in Badowal village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Badowal village has 133 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Badowal village is about 64.80%, with male literacy at 67.50% and female literacy at 62.04%.
  • There are around 118 households in Badowal village.

Connectivity of Badowal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Badowal. As per the 2011 stats, Badowal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Badowal

Knowing the nearby villages of Badowal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Badowal.

Dansiwal Dadial Jassowal Bathal Helar Lasara Mehdud Gajjar Bharatpur Rajputan Abhowal Kukran

Frequently Asked Questions about Badowal

Where is Badowal located?
Badowal village is situated in Garhshankar Tehsil, within the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badowal?
The Gram Panchayat of Badowal is Baddowal (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Badowal?
The pincode of Badowal is 144530, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Badowal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Badowal is 554, with 280 males and 274 females.
How many households are there in Badowal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Badowal village has a total of 118 households.
What is the literacy rate in Badowal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Badowal is 64.80%. The male literacy rate is 67.50%, while the female literacy rate is 62.04%.