Gohawar
Gohawar is a village located in Phillaur tehsil of Jalandhar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Phillaur (tehsildar office) and 31km away from district headquarter Jalandhar. As per 2009 stats, Gohawar village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Gohawar unique in its vibrant Phillaur-Jalandhar region. You’ll see Gohawar’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 Gohawar
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gohawar is 030200. The village spans a total geographical area of 534 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 144409. Goraya is nearest town to Gohawar village for all major economic activities.
Google Map of Gohawar
Population of Gohawar
According to the 2011 Census, Gohawar has a total population of about 2,645, with approximately 1,320 males and 1,325 females. The sex ratio is around 1003 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 259 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,280 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 75.05%, with male literacy at about 78.71% and female literacy near 71.40%. There are around 515 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gohawar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,645 | 1,320 | 1,325 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 259 | 133 | 126 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2,280 | 1,141 | 1,139 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,985 | 1,039 | 946 |
| Illiterate Population | 660 | 281 | 379 |
Connectivity of Gohawar
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gohawar. As per the 2011 stats, Gohawar 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 Gohawar
Knowing the nearby villages of Gohawar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gohawar.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gohawar
- Where is Gohawar located?
- Gohawar village is situated in Phillaur Tehsil, within the Jalandhar district of Punjab, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gohawar?
- Gohawar serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Gohawar?
- The pincode of Gohawar is 144409, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Gohawar as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gohawar is 2,645, with 1,320 males and 1,325 females.
- How many households are there in Gohawar as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Gohawar village has a total of 515 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Gohawar as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gohawar is 75.05%. The male literacy rate is 78.71%, while the female literacy rate is 71.40%.