Chawa Village Overview
Chawa is a village in Samrala tehsil of Ludhiana district, Punjab. It lies about 20 km from Samrala tehsil headquarters and around 8 km from Ludhiana district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chawa village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Chawa village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chawa is 033154. The village covers a geographical area of 111 hectares and has a pincode of 141412. Samrala is the nearest town.
Location Map of Chawa
Population & Demographics of Chawa
This section provides population and demographic details of Chawa village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 630 | 328 | 302 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 63 | 40 | 23 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 177 | 95 | 82 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 470 | 250 | 220 |
| Illiterate Population | 160 | 78 | 82 |
Key population details of Chawa village are given below:
- Chawa village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 630, including approximately 328 males and 302 females, with a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 177 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Chawa village is good, with a literacy rate of about 74.60%.
- There are around 142 households in Chawa village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chawa
Transport facilities help residents of Chawa village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
Nearby Villages of Chawa
The following villages are located close to Chawa and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chawa
- Where is Chawa located?
- Chawa village is located in Samrala Tehsil, Ludhiana district, Punjab, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chawa?
- Chawa is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chawa?
- The pincode of Chawa is 141412.
- What is the population of Chawa?
- Chawa has a total population of 630, including 328 males and 302 females.
- How many households are there in Chawa?
- There are 142 households in Chawa.
- What is the literacy rate in Chawa?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chawa is 74.60%. Male literacy is 76.22% and female literacy is 72.85%.