Moonak Tehsil - Sangrur, Punjab
Moonak is an administrative tehsil in the Sangrur district of Punjab, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Moonak is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Tohana, while the nearest airport is Patiala Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 342 km², including 331.69 km² rural area and 10.50 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 898 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Moonak Tehsil
Moonak Tehsil has a total of 48 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 | Andana | Rural | Andana |
| 2 | Babangrah Alias Ghamur Ghat | Rural | Ghamoor Ghat |
| 3 | Badalgarh | Rural | Badalgarh |
| 4 | Balran | Rural | Balran |
| 5 | Banarsi | Rural | Banarsi |
| 6 | Bangan | Rural | Bangan |
| 7 | Baupur | Rural | Baopur |
| 8 | Bazidpur | Rural | Karial |
| 9 | Bhathuan | Rural | Bhatuan |
| 10 | Bhulan | Rural | Bhullan |
| 11 | Bhundar Bhaini | Rural | Bhunder Bhaini |
| 12 | Bhutal Khurd | Rural | Bhutal Khurd |
| 13 | Bishanpura Nauabad Alias Kokhar | Rural | Khokhar |
| 14 | Bushera | Rural | Bushera |
| 15 | Chandu | Rural | Chandu |
| 16 | Chatha Gobindpura | Rural | Chatha Gobindpura |
| 17 | Dehla | Rural | Dehla |
| 18 | Dhindsa | Rural | Dhindsa |
| 19 | Dudian | Rural | Dudian |
| 20 | Fatehgarh Nauabad Alias Bahmniwala | Rural | Fatehgarh Nauabad Alis Bahminiwal |
| 21 | Ganota | Rural | Ganota |
| 22 | Gobindpura Alias Maha Singhwala | Rural | Maha Singh Wala Urf Gobindpura |
| 23 | Gobindpura Papra | Rural | Gobindpura Papra |
| 24 | Gulahri | Rural | Galahri |
| 25 | Hamirgarh | Rural | Hamirgarh |
| 26 | Handa | Rural | Handa |
| 27 | Harigarh Gehlan | Rural | Harigarh Gehlan |
| 28 | Jaswantpura Alias Hotipur | Rural | Jaswantpur Urf Hotipur |
| 29 | Kabirpur | Rural | Karial |
| 30 | Karail | Rural | Karial |
| 31 | Karoda | Rural | Karauda |
| 32 | Khanauri Khurad | Rural | Khanauri Khurd |
| 33 | Khanouri Kalan | Urban | Not applicable |
| 34 | Kudni | Rural | Kudni |
| 35 | Makorad Sahib | Rural | Makarod Sahib |
| 36 | Mandvi | Rural | Mandvi Khurd |
| 37 | Maniana | Rural | Maniana |
| 38 | Moonak | Urban | Not applicable |
| 39 | Nawangaon | Rural | Nawagaon |
| 40 | Phulad | Rural | Phulad |
| 41 | Raja Heri | Rural | Rajalheri |
| 42 | Ramgarh Gujran | Rural | Ramgarh Gujran |
| 43 | Rampura Gujran | Rural | Rampur Gujran |
| 44 | Salemgarh | Rural | Salemgarh |
| 45 | Shahpur Nauabad Alias Thedi | Rural | Shahpur Nauabab |
| 46 | Shergarh Alias Sihan Singh Wala | Rural | Shergarh Wala |
| 47 | Surjan Bhaini | Rural | Surjan Bhaini |
| 48 | Thaska | Rural | Thaska |
Population of Moonak Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Moonak Tehsil has a total population of 1,34,263 people, consisting of 70,707 males and 63,556 females. There are 24,152 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 392 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,34,263 | 1,02,026 | 32,237 |
| Male Population | 70,707 | 53,884 | 16,823 |
| Female Population | 63,556 | 48,142 | 15,414 |
| Total Households | 24,152 | 18,228 | 5,924 |
| Population Density | 392 / km² | 308 / km² | 3,070 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 71,590 literate people and 17,002 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 39,233 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 0 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,002 | 12,751 | 4,251 |
| Literate Population | 71,590 | 52,346 | 19,244 |
| Illiterate Population | 62,673 | 49,680 | 12,993 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 39,233 | 30,464 | 8,769 |
| 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.