Pharwala - Phillaur, Jalandhar

Pharwala is a village situated in the Phillaur tehsil of Jalandhar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phillaur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jalandhar. Pharwala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pharwala is 030097. The village covers a total geographical area of 381 hectares and falls under the 144037 pincode. Nurmahal is the nearest town.

Pharwala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phillaur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalandhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pharwala

As per Census 2011, Pharwala village has a total population of 1,709 people, consisting of 883 males and 826 females. The village has 360 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,180 literate and 529 illiterate residents. Additionally, 810 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pharwala are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pharwala

Pharwala is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Pharwala

Pharwala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bilga, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jalandhar to Pharwala is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pharwala

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pharwala village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Pharwala

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pharwala village are given below:

FAQs about Pharwala