Rajewal - Samrala, Ludhiana

Rajewal is a village situated in the Samrala tehsil of Ludhiana district, Punjab. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Samrala and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Ludhiana. Rajewal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajewal is 033143. The village covers a total geographical area of 291 hectares and falls under the 141115 pincode. Samrala is the nearest town.

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

Population of Rajewal

According to the 2011 Census, Rajewal village had a total population of 1,446 people, including 772 males and 674 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.80%, with male literacy at 89.70% and female literacy at 76.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 513.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,446772674
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1628379
Scheduled Castes (SC)513276237
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,076618458
Illiterate Population370154216

Nearby Villages of Rajewal

Rajewal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KulewalEast1.06 km
DhilwanSouth1.77 km
DiwalaSouth-West2.10 km
BhangalEast2.41 km
PaprodiNorth-West2.51 km
MankiSouth-East2.84 km
Rampur JhamlotiNorth-East2.95 km
AjlaudSouth-West3.16 km
NagraWest3.19 km
Chak RaudiNorth-West3.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajewal

Rajewal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Samrala, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ludhiana to Rajewal is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajewal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Rajewal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Rajewal

Where is Rajewal located?

Rajewal village is located in Samrala Tehsil, Ludhiana district, Punjab, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Rajewal?

Rajewal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rajewal?

The pincode of Rajewal is 141115.

What is the population of Rajewal?

Rajewal had a total population of 1,446, including 772 males and 674 females.

How many households are there in Rajewal?

Rajewal had 272 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rajewal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajewal was 83.80%. Male literacy was 89.70% and female literacy was 76.97%.