Parowal
Parowal is a village located in Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Garhshankar (tehsildar office) and 37km away from district headquarter Hoshiarpur. As per 2009 stats, Parowal village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Parowal unique in its vibrant Garhshankar-Hoshiarpur region. You’ll see Parowal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Parowal
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Parowal is 031997. The village spans a total geographical area of 158 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 144528. Garhshankar is nearest town to Parowal village for all major economic activities.
Google Map of Parowal
Population of Parowal
According to the 2011 Census, Parowal has a total population of about 1,253, with approximately 646 males and 607 females. The sex ratio is around 939 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 121 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 812 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.83%, with male literacy at about 76.01% and female literacy near 67.38%. There are around 270 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Parowal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,253 | 646 | 607 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 121 | 65 | 56 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 812 | 407 | 405 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 900 | 491 | 409 |
| Illiterate Population | 353 | 155 | 198 |
Connectivity of Parowal
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Parowal. As per the 2011 stats, Parowal 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 village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Parowal
Knowing the nearby villages of Parowal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Parowal.
Frequently Asked Questions about Parowal
- Where is Parowal located?
- Parowal village is situated in Garhshankar Tehsil, within the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Parowal?
- Parowal serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Parowal?
- The pincode of Parowal is 144528, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Parowal as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Parowal is 1,253, with 646 males and 607 females.
- How many households are there in Parowal as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Parowal village has a total of 270 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Parowal as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Parowal is 71.83%. The male literacy rate is 76.01%, while the female literacy rate is 67.38%.