Indian Village Directory

Gandhowal (291) Village

Gandhowal (291) is an inhabited village in Garhshankar Sub-district of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. Its Census village code is 031926, the Census 2011 record lists 276 people in 53 households and the reported area is 102 hectares. The local references include Gandhowal Gram Panchayat, Mahilpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Garhshankar.

In short:

Gandhowal (291) is a village in Garhshankar Sub-district, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India. The available record shows Census village code 031926 and 276 people in 53 households.

Village Code031926
Population276
Households53
Area102 hectares
Nearest TownGarhshankar

Detailed village profile

Gandhowal (291) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 276 people, 102 hectares of reported area and Garhshankar as the nearest town reference for Gandhowal (291), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Punjab
District Hoshiarpur
Sub-district Garhshankar
CD Block Mahilpur
Gram Panchayat GANDHOWAL
  • Gandhowal (291) falls under Garhshankar Sub-district in Hoshiarpur district, Punjab.
  • The Census village code is 031926.
  • The record lists 276 people living in 53 households.
  • The reported village area is 102 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Garhshankar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Gandhowal (291)
Census Village Code
031926
State
Punjab
State Census Code
03
District
Hoshiarpur
District Census Code
038
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Garhshankar
Sub-district Census Code
00217
CD Block
Mahilpur
Gram Panchayat
Gandhowal
Households
53
Population
276
Male Population
152
Female Population
124
Sex Ratio
815.79
Area
102 hectares
Area
1.02 sq km
Nearest Town
Garhshankar
Nearest Town Distance
c km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
146109
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 270.59 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.21 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 38.41% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 9.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gandhowal (291) in the official administrative record. Census village code 031926, Gandhowal Gram Panchayat and Mahilpur CD Block.

State Census Code
03
District Census Code
038
Sub-district Census Code
00217
Village Census Code
031926
CD Block Code
0040
Gram Panchayat Code
291
CD Block Name
Mahilpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Gandhowal

Location and Distance

Garhshankar is the nearest town listed for Gandhowal (291). Hoshiarpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Garhshankar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Hoshiarpur
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Garhshankar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Punjab
Nearest Town
Garhshankar
Distance from Nearest Town
c km
Total Geographical Area
102 hectares
Area
1.02 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 276 people in 53 households, with 152 male residents and 124 female residents. The average household size is 5.21, and SC share is 38.41% and ST share is 0% for Gandhowal (291). Population density works out to about 270.59 people per sq km.

Total Households
53
Total Population
276
Male Population
152
Female Population
124
Sex Ratio
815.79
Average Household Size
5.21
SC Population
106
SC Male Population
61
SC Female Population
45
SC Population Share
38.41
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gandhowal (291) list 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gandhowal (291) include treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Community Bio Gas Or Recycle Of Waste For Production Use
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
9 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gandhowal (291) include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service rows include banking status, PDS, Anganwadi, SHG, market and community facilities reported for Gandhowal (291).

Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gandhowal (291) is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 19 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gandhowal (291) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 96 hectares and irrigated land is 9 hectares (9.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
96.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
87 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
9.0

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gandhowal (291)

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
CRM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India CRM 146109 Hoshiarpur Garhshankar Tuto Mazara (103) Tuto Mazra Road, at and Post Tuto Mazra, Garhshankar Teh. Tehsil-Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, 146109

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gandhowal (291) village located?

Gandhowal (291) is in Garhshankar Sub-district of Hoshiarpur district in Punjab, India.

Which district is Gandhowal (291) village in?

Gandhowal (291) village is in Hoshiarpur district.

Which state is Gandhowal (291) village in?

Gandhowal (291) village is in Punjab.

Which sub-district is Gandhowal (291) under?

Gandhowal (291) comes under Garhshankar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gandhowal (291)?

The Census village code of Gandhowal (291) is 031926.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gandhowal (291) under?

Gandhowal (291) is listed under GANDHOWAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mahilpur.

What is the population of Gandhowal (291) village?

The village record lists 276 people and 53 households for Gandhowal (291).

How many households are in Gandhowal (291) village?

The village record lists 53 households for Gandhowal (291).

What is the male and female population of Gandhowal (291)?

The record lists 152 male residents and 124 female residents for Gandhowal (291).

What is the sex ratio of Gandhowal (291) village?

The sex ratio of Gandhowal (291) is 815.79 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gandhowal (291) village?

The reported geographical area of Gandhowal (291) is 102 hectares.

What is the population density of Gandhowal (291) village?

The approximate population density of Gandhowal (291) is 270.59 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gandhowal (291)?

The nearest town listed for Gandhowal (291) is Garhshankar, about c km away.

How far is Gandhowal (291) from the district headquarters?

Gandhowal (291) is about 30 km from Hoshiarpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gandhowal (291) from the sub-district headquarters?

Gandhowal (291) is about 20 km from Garhshankar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gandhowal (291)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Gandhowal (291).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gandhowal (291)?

For Gandhowal (291), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 96 hectares and irrigated land is 9 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gandhowal (291)?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gandhowal (291). These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.