Meghowal
About Meghowal
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Meghowal village is 031921. Meghowal village is located in Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Garhshankar (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Hoshiarpur. As per 2009 stats, Meghowal village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 543 hectares. Meghowal has a total population of 1,818 peoples, out of which male population is 888 while female population is 930. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1047 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of meghowal village is 76.13% out of which 80.07% males and 72.37% females are literate. There are about 385 houses in meghowal village. Pincode of meghowal village locality is 146109.
Garhshankar is nearest town to meghowal village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Meghowal
The population details of Meghowal cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,818 | 888 | 930 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 180 | 83 | 97 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 720 | 351 | 369 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,384 | 711 | 673 |
| Illiterate Population | 434 | 177 | 257 |
Connectivity of Meghowal
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Meghowal
Frequently Asked Questions about Meghowal
Where is Meghowal located?
Meghowal village is situated in Garhshankar Tehsil, within the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Meghowal?
Meghowal serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Meghowal?
The pincode of Meghowal is 146109, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Meghowal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Meghowal is 1,818, with 888 males and 930 females.
How many households are there in Meghowal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Meghowal village has a total of 385 households.
What is the literacy rate in Meghowal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Meghowal is 76.13%. The male literacy rate is 80.07%, while the female literacy rate is 72.37%.