Barwala - Patti, Tarn Taran

Barwala is a village situated in the Patti tehsil of Tarn Taran district, Punjab. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patti and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Tarn Taran. Barwala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barwala is 038202. The village covers a total geographical area of 481.98 hectares and falls under the 143302 pincode. Patti is the nearest town.

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

Population of Barwala

According to the 2011 Census, Barwala village had a total population of 1,781 people, including 922 males and 859 females, living in 311 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.79%, with male literacy at 62.39% and female literacy at 52.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 610.

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

Nearby Villages of Barwala

Barwala 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 Barwala

Barwala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Butewala, while the nearest airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tarn Taran to Barwala is about 35 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 Barwala

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

Health Facilities in Barwala

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

FAQs about Barwala