Gandwan

Gandwan is a village located in Sunam tehsil of Sangrur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Sunam (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Sangrur. As per 2009 stats, Ganduan is the gram panchayat of Gandwan village.

Gandwan has its own place in the vibrant Sangrur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gandwan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gandwan is 039874. The village spans a total geographical area of 1998 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 148028. Sunam is nearest town to Gandwan village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Gandwan

Below is a concise population overview of Gandwan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 4,755 2,599 2,156
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 509 302 207
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,524 831 693
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 2,252 1,297 955
Illiterate Population 2,503 1,302 1,201

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gandwan village:

  • The total population of Gandwan village is around 4,755, including approximately 2,599 males and 2,156 females, with a sex ratio of 829 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 509 children aged 0–6 years in Gandwan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gandwan village has 1,524 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Gandwan village is about 47.36%, with male literacy at 49.90% and female literacy at 44.29%.
  • There are around 913 households in Gandwan village.

Connectivity of Gandwan

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Gandwan

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

Bhani Ganduan Madewass Mojowal Chhajla Gobindgarh Jajian Chamar Tibbi Moranwali Model Town And Guga Rorewala Sangatiwala Nangla Khokhar Fatehgarh

Frequently Asked Questions about Gandwan

Where is Gandwan located?
Gandwan village is situated in Sunam Tehsil, within the Sangrur district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gandwan?
The Gram Panchayat of Gandwan is Ganduan (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Gandwan?
The pincode of Gandwan is 148028, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Gandwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gandwan is 4,755, with 2,599 males and 2,156 females.
How many households are there in Gandwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gandwan village has a total of 913 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gandwan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gandwan is 47.36%. The male literacy rate is 49.90%, while the female literacy rate is 44.29%.