Galwati - Nabha, Patiala

Galwati is a village situated in the Nabha tehsil of Patiala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabha and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Patiala. Galwatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Galwati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galwati is 036383. The village covers a total geographical area of 450 hectares and falls under the 147201 pincode. Nabha is the nearest town.

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

Population of Galwati

According to the 2011 Census, Galwati village had a total population of 1,650 people, including 832 males and 818 females, living in 329 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.35%, with male literacy at 81.18% and female literacy at 67.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 853.

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

Nearby Villages of Galwati

Galwati 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Galwati

Galwati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kakrala, while the nearest airport is Patiala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Patiala to Galwati is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Galwati

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

Health Facilities in Galwati

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

FAQs about Galwati