Nihal Singhwala Tehsil - Moga District, Punjab
Nihal Singhwala is an administrative tehsil in the Moga district of Punjab, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Nihal Singhwala is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Parao Mahna, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 421 km², including 417.64 km² rural area and 3.40 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 889 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Nihal Singhwala Tehsil
Nihal Singhwala Tehsil has a total of 40 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badhni Kalan | Urban | Not applicable |
| 2 | Badni Khurd | Rural | Badhni Khurd |
| 3 | Bare Wala | Rural | Bare Wala |
| 4 | Bhagi Ke | Rural | Bhagike |
| 5 | Bilas Pur | Rural | Bilaspur Lehanda |
| 6 | Bir Badni | Rural | Beer Badhni |
| 7 | Bir Raoke | Rural | Beer Rouke |
| 8 | Bode | Rural | Baude |
| 9 | Burj Duna | Rural | Burj Duna |
| 10 | Burj Hamira | Rural | Burj Hamira |
| 11 | Dhul Kot Ransi | Rural | Dhurkot Ransih |
| 12 | Didare Wala | Rural | Didare Wala |
| 13 | Dina | Rural | Dina |
| 14 | Ghaziana | Rural | Gaziana |
| 15 | Gholia Khurd | Rural | Gholian Khurd |
| 16 | Himmat Pura | Rural | Himatpura |
| 17 | Khai | Rural | Khai |
| 18 | Khota | Rural | Khote |
| 19 | Kishan Garh | Rural | Kishangarh |
| 20 | Kussa | Rural | Kussa |
| 21 | Lohara | Rural | Lohara |
| 22 | Lopon | Rural | Lopon |
| 23 | Machhi Ke | Rural | New-Machhike |
| 24 | Mahdeo-Ke | Rural | Madhake |
| 25 | Manuke | Rural | Manuke Patti Dandu |
| 26 | Meenia | Rural | Meeniana |
| 27 | Nangal | Rural | Nangal |
| 28 | Nihal Singhwala | Urban | Not applicable |
| 29 | Patti Diwana | Rural | Machhike |
| 30 | Patto Didar Singh | Rural | Patto Didar Singh |
| 31 | Patto Hira Singh | Rural | Patto Hira Singh |
| 32 | Patto Jawahar Singh | Rural | Patto Jawahar Singh |
| 33 | Raman | Rural | Rama |
| 34 | Rania | Rural | Raniana |
| 35 | Ransin Kallan | Rural | Ransih Kalan |
| 36 | Ransin Khurd | Rural | Ransih Khurd |
| 37 | Raoke Kallan | Rural | Rouke Kalan |
| 38 | Raunta | Rural | Raunta |
| 39 | Saido -Ke | Rural | Saidoke |
| 40 | Takhtu Pura | Rural | Takthtupura |
Population of Nihal Singhwala Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Nihal Singhwala Tehsil has a total population of 1,70,609 people, consisting of 90,285 males and 80,324 females. There are 32,836 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 405 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total Households | 32,836 | 31,527 | 1,309 |
| Population Density | 405 / km² | 392 / km² | 1,996 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 1,05,218 literate people and 17,942 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 68,709 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 0 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,942 | 17,231 | 711 |
| Literate Population | 1,05,218 | 1,00,461 | 4,757 |
| Illiterate Population | 65,391 | 63,362 | 2,029 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 68,709 | 66,667 | 2,042 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.