Nihal Singhwala
Nihal Singhwala 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 information the sub-district code of Nihal Singhwala Block (CD) is 00231. Total area of nihal singhwala tehsil is 421 km² including 417.64 km² rural area and 3.40 km² urban area. Nihal Singhwala tehsil has a population of 1,70,609 peoples, out of which urban population is 6,786 while rural population is 1,63,823. Nihal Singhwala has a sex ratio of approximately 889 females for every 1,000 males. Nihal Singhwala tehsil has a population density of 405 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 32,836 houses in the sub-district, including 1,309 urban houses and 31,527 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 61.67% population of nihal singhwala tehsil is literate, out of which 65.14% males and 57.78% females are literate.
List of Villages in Nihal Singhwala Tehsil
Nihal Singhwala Tehsil has a total of 40 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 Nihal Singhwala Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Badhni Kalan | N/A | Badhni Kalan |
2 | Badhni Khurd | Badhni Khurd | Badhni Kalan |
3 | Barewala | Bare Wala | Bagha Purana |
4 | Bhagike | Bhagike | Nihal Singhwala |
5 | Bilaspur | Bilaspur | Nihal Singhwala |
6 | Bir Badhni | Beer Badhni | Badhni Kalan |
7 | Bir Raoke | Beer Rouke | Badhni Kalan |
8 | Bode | Baude | Nihal Singhwala |
9 | Burj Duna | Burj Duna | Badhni Kalan |
10 | Burj Hamira | Burj Hamira | Nihal Singhwala |
11 | Dhulkot Ransin | Dhurkot Ransih | Nihal Singhwala |
12 | Didarewala | Didare Singh Wala | Bagha Purana |
13 | Dina | Dina | Nihal Singhwala |
14 | Gajiana | Gaziana | Nihal Singhwala |
15 | Gholia Khurd | Gholian Khurd | Badhni Kalan |
16 | Himatpura | Himatpura | Barnala |
17 | Khai | Khai | Nihal Singhwala |
18 | Khota | Khote | Bagha Purana |
19 | Kishangarh | Kishangarh | Nihal Singhwala |
20 | Kussa | Kussa | Badhni Kalan |
21 | Lohara | Lohara | Nihal Singhwala |
22 | Lopon | Lopon | Badhni Kalan |
23 | Machhike | Machhike | Nihal Singhwala |
24 | Mahdeoke | Madhake | Nihal Singhwala |
25 | Manuke | Manuke | Bagha Purana |
26 | Minian | Meeniana | Badhni Kalan |
27 | Nangal | Nangal | Nihal Singhwala |
28 | Nihal Singhwala | N/A | Nihal Singhwala |
29 | Patti Diwana | Machhike | Nihal Singhwala (14 km) |
30 | Patto Didarsingh | Patto Didar Singh | Bagha Purana |
31 | Patto Hirasingh | Patto Hira Singh | Nihal Singhwala |
32 | Patto Jawaharsingh | Patto Jawahar Singh | Bagha Purana |
33 | Raina | Raniana | Badhni Kalan |
34 | Raman | Rama | Badhni Kalan |
35 | Ransin Kalan | Ransih Kalan | Nihal Singhwala |
36 | Ransin Khurd | Ransih Khurd | Nihal Singhwala |
37 | Raoke Kalan | Rouke Kalan | Badhni Kalan |
38 | Raunta | Raunta | Bagha Purana |
39 | Saidoke | Saidoke | Nihal Singhwala |
40 | Takhtupura | Takthtupura | Nihal Singhwala |
Population of Nihal Singhwala Tehsil
The population profile of Nihal Singhwala 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 Nihal Singhwala'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 | 1,70,609 | 1,63,823 | 6,786 |
Male Population | 90,285 | 86,689 | 3,596 |
Female Population | 80,324 | 77,134 | 3,190 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,942 | 17,231 | 711 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,656 | 9,248 | 408 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,286 | 7,983 | 303 |
Literate Population | 1,05,218 | 1,00,461 | 4,757 |
Literate Male Population | 58,810 | 56,215 | 2,595 |
Literate Female Population | 46,408 | 44,246 | 2,162 |
Illiterate Population | 65,391 | 63,362 | 2,029 |
Illiterate Male Population | 31,475 | 30,474 | 1,001 |
Illiterate Female Population | 33,916 | 32,888 | 1,028 |
Total Households | 32,836 | 31,527 | 1,309 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Nihal Singhwala Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 68,709 | 66,667 | 2,042 |
SC Male Population | 36,315 | 35,216 | 1,099 |
SC Female Population | 32,394 | 31,451 | 943 |
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 | 405 / km² | 392 / km² | 1,996 / km² |