Giljewala

Giljewala is a village located in Gidderbaha tehsil of Muktsar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Gidderbaha (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Muktsar. As per 2009 stats, Gilze Wala is the gram panchayat of Giljewala village.

Here you can discover what makes Giljewala unique in its vibrant Gidderbaha-Muktsar region. You’ll see Giljewala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Giljewala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Giljewala is 035357. The village spans a total geographical area of 806 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 152032. Giddarbaha is nearest town to Giljewala village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Giljewala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Giddarbaha Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Faridkot Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Giljewala

Population of Giljewala

According to the 2011 Census, Giljewala has a total population of about 2,753, with approximately 1,451 males and 1,302 females. The sex ratio is around 897 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 327 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,287 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.34%, with male literacy at about 57.48% and female literacy near 50.84%. There are around 499 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Giljewala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Giljewala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Giljewala. As per the 2011 stats, Giljewala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Giljewala

Knowing the nearby villages of Giljewala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Giljewala.

Frequently Asked Questions about Giljewala