Bagha Purana
Bagha Purana is a Town and Tehsil in Moga District of Punjab. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Bagha Purana Block (CD) is 00232. The total area of Bagha Purana Tehsil is 586 km², which includes 580.44 km² of rural area and 6.00 km² of urban area. Bagha Purana has a sex ratio of approximately 892 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bagha Purana Tehsil
Bagha Purana Tehsil has a total of 56 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Bagha Purana Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Bambia Bhai | Bhambia Bhai | Bagha Purana |
2 | Bara Ghar | Wadda Ghar | Bagha Purana |
3 | Bhagha Purana | N/A | Bagha Purana |
4 | Bhaikha | Bhekha | Bagha Purana |
5 | Bhaloor | Bhaloor | Bagha Purana |
6 | Budh Singhwala | Budh Singh Wala | Bagha Purana |
7 | Chand Nawan | Chand Nawan | Bagha Purana |
8 | Chand Purana | Chand Purana | Bagha Purana |
9 | Chanuwala | Chanuwala | Bagha Purana |
10 | Chhota Ghar | Chhota Ghar | Bagha Purana |
11 | Chida | Cheeda | Bagha Purana |
12 | Chotia Thoba | Chotian Thoba | Bagha Purana |
13 | Dalluwala | Daluwala | Bagha Purana |
14 | Demru Kalan | Damroo Kalan | Bagha Purana |
15 | Demru Khurd | Damroo Khurd | Bagha Purana |
16 | Dhilwan | Dhilwan Wala | Bagha Purana |
17 | Gajanwala | Gajjan Wala | Bagha Purana |
18 | Gholia Kalan | Gholian Kalan | Bagha Purana |
19 | Gill | Gill | Bagha Purana |
20 | Gulabe Singhwala | Gulab Singh Wala | Bagha Purana |
21 | Hariewala | Hariawala | Bagha Purana |
22 | Jai Singhwala | Jai Singh Wala | Bagha Purana |
23 | Jaimalwala | Jaimal Wala | Bagha Purana |
24 | Jita Singhwala | Jita Singh Wala | Bagha Purana |
25 | Kaleke | Kaleke | Bagha Purana |
26 | Kotla Mehar Singhwala | Kotla Mehar Singh Wala | Bagha Purana |
27 | Kotla Raika | Kahan Singh Wala | Bagha Purana |
28 | Ladhaike | Ladhaike | Bagha Purana |
29 | Landa | Lande | Bagha Purana |
30 | Langiana Nawan | Langiana Nawan | Bagha Purana |
31 | Langiana Purana | Langiana Purana | Bagha Purana |
32 | Mahla Kalan | Mahla Kalan | Bagha Purana |
33 | Mahla Khurd | Mahla Khurd | Bagha Purana |
34 | Malke | Malke | Kot Kapura |
35 | Mari Mustafa | Basti Gurusar | Bagha Purana |
36 | Maur Nauabad | Maur Nau Abad | Bagha Purana |
37 | Nathewala | Nathe Wala | Bagha Purana |
38 | Nathuke | Nathoke | Bagha Purana |
39 | Nathuwala Garbi | Nathu Wala Garbi | Bagha Purana |
40 | Panjgarain Khurd | Panj Grain Khurd | Kot Kapura |
41 | Pathangarh | Gajjan Wala | Bagha Purana |
42 | Phulewala | Phulo Wal | Bagha Purana |
43 | Rajiana | Rajiana | Bagha Purana |
44 | Rode | Gurupura | Bagha Purana |
45 | Sahuke | Sahoke | Kot Kapura |
46 | Samadhbhai | Gobindgarh | Bagha Purana |
47 | Sangatpura | Sangat Pura | Bagha Purana |
48 | Sekha Kalan | Sekha Kalan | Bagha Purana |
49 | Sekha Khurd | Sekha Khurd | Bagha Purana |
50 | Smalsar | Gur Tegh Bahadur Garh | Bagha Purana |
51 | Sukha Nand | Santu Wal | Bagha Purana |
52 | Tharaj | Kapoor Singh Wala | Bagha Purana |
53 | Thathi Bhai | Thathi Bhai | Bagha Purana |
54 | Ugoke | Ughoke | Bagha Purana |
55 | Veroke | Veroke | Bagha Purana |
56 | Wander | Wandar | Bagha Purana |
Population of Bagha Purana Tehsil
The population profile of Bagha Purana Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Bagha Purana Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 2,25,649 | 2,00,443 | 25,206 |
Male Population | 1,19,224 | 1,05,936 | 13,288 |
Female Population | 1,06,425 | 94,507 | 11,918 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,387 | 20,623 | 2,764 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,633 | 11,130 | 1,503 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,754 | 9,493 | 1,261 |
Literate Population | 1,36,707 | 1,19,623 | 17,084 |
Literate Male Population | 75,839 | 66,499 | 9,340 |
Literate Female Population | 60,868 | 53,124 | 7,744 |
Illiterate Population | 88,942 | 80,820 | 8,122 |
Illiterate Male Population | 43,385 | 39,437 | 3,948 |
Illiterate Female Population | 45,557 | 41,383 | 4,174 |
Total Households | 42,982 | 38,167 | 4,815 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Bagha Purana Tehsil is around 2,25,649 people. This includes 1,19,224 males and 1,06,425 females. Rural population is about 2,00,443 (1,05,936 males and 94,507 females), while urban population is nearly 25,206 (13,288 males and 11,918 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 23,387 of the population, with 12,633 boys and 10,754 girls. Rural areas have 20,623 children, and urban areas have about 2,764 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,36,707 literate people in Bagha Purana Tehsil, including 75,839 literate males and 60,868 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,19,623 individuals and urban literacy covers around 17,084 people.
- About 88,942 people in Bagha Purana Tehsil are not literate, including 43,385 males and 45,557 females. Rural areas include 80,820 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 8,122 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 42,982 households, with 38,167 in villages and 4,815 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bagha Purana Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 83,698 | 75,879 | 7,819 |
SC Male Population | 44,487 | 40,355 | 4,132 |
SC Female Population | 39,211 | 35,524 | 3,687 |
Total ST Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ST Male Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ST Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Population Density | 385 / km² | 345 / km² | 4,201 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bagha Purana Tehsil is approximately 83,698 people, including 44,487 males and 39,211 females. Around 75,879 people live in rural parts. Nearly 7,819 people reside in urban areas.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 385 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 345 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,201 people per sq. km.