Indian Village Directory

Parowal (266) Village

Parowal (266) is an inhabited village in Garhshankar Sub-district of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. Its Census village code is 031997, the Census 2011 record lists 1,253 people in 270 households and the reported area is 158 hectares. The local references include Parowal Gram Panchayat, Garhshankar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Garhshankar.

In short:

Parowal (266) is a village in Garhshankar Sub-district, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India. The available record shows Census village code 031997 and 1,253 people in 270 households.

Village Code031997
Population1,253
Households270
Area158 hectares
Nearest TownGarhshankar

Detailed village profile

Parowal (266) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,253 people, 158 hectares of reported area and Garhshankar as the nearest town reference for Parowal (266), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Punjab
District Hoshiarpur
Sub-district Garhshankar
CD Block Garhshankar
Gram Panchayat PAROWAL
  • Parowal (266) falls under Garhshankar Sub-district in Hoshiarpur district, Punjab.
  • The Census village code is 031997.
  • The record lists 1,253 people living in 270 households.
  • The reported village area is 158 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
Parowal (266)
Census Village Code
031997
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
Garhshankar
Gram Panchayat
Parowal
Households
270
Population
1,253
Male Population
646
Female Population
607
Sex Ratio
939.63
Area
158 hectares
Area
1.58 sq km
Nearest Town
Garhshankar
Nearest Town Distance
a km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
144528
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 793.04 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.64 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 64.8% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 97.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Parowal (266) in the official administrative record. Census village code 031997, Parowal Gram Panchayat and Garhshankar CD Block.

State Census Code
03
District Census Code
038
Sub-district Census Code
00217
Village Census Code
031997
CD Block Code
0041
Gram Panchayat Code
266
CD Block Name
Garhshankar
Gram Panchayat Name
Parowal

Location and Distance

Garhshankar is the nearest town listed for Parowal (266). Hoshiarpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 37 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Garhshankar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Hoshiarpur
Distance from District Headquarter
37 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Garhshankar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
1 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Punjab
Nearest Town
Garhshankar
Distance from Nearest Town
a km
Total Geographical Area
158 hectares
Area
1.58 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,253 people in 270 households, with 646 male residents and 607 female residents. The average household size is 4.64, and SC share is 64.8% and ST share is 0% for Parowal (266). Population density works out to about 793.04 people per sq km.

Total Households
270
Total Population
1,253
Male Population
646
Female Population
607
Sex Ratio
939.63
Average Household Size
4.64
SC Population
812
SC Male Population
407
SC Female Population
405
SC Population Share
64.8
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Parowal (266) list 1 government 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Parowal (266) include hand pump water and treated tap 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
125 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Parowal (266) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Parowal (266) include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Parowal (266) is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 13 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Parowal (266) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 128 hectares and irrigated land is 125 hectares (97.7% 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
30.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
128.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
125.0

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 Parowal (266)

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
Within 5 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
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab and Sind Bank 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
Punjab and Sind Bank ATM 144528 Hoshiarpur Garhshankar Satnaur (271) Hoshiarpur, Punjab Satnaur, Tehsil Garh Shankar, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, 144528

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 Parowal (266) village located?

Parowal (266) is in Garhshankar Sub-district of Hoshiarpur district in Punjab, India.

Which district is Parowal (266) village in?

Parowal (266) village is in Hoshiarpur district.

Which state is Parowal (266) village in?

Parowal (266) village is in Punjab.

Which sub-district is Parowal (266) under?

Parowal (266) comes under Garhshankar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Parowal (266)?

The Census village code of Parowal (266) is 031997.

Which Gram Panchayat is Parowal (266) under?

Parowal (266) is listed under PAROWAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Garhshankar.

What is the population of Parowal (266) village?

The village record lists 1,253 people and 270 households for Parowal (266).

How many households are in Parowal (266) village?

The village record lists 270 households for Parowal (266).

What is the male and female population of Parowal (266)?

The record lists 646 male residents and 607 female residents for Parowal (266).

What is the sex ratio of Parowal (266) village?

The sex ratio of Parowal (266) is 939.63 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Parowal (266) village?

The reported geographical area of Parowal (266) is 158 hectares.

What is the population density of Parowal (266) village?

The approximate population density of Parowal (266) is 793.04 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Parowal (266)?

The nearest town listed for Parowal (266) is Garhshankar, about a km away.

How far is Parowal (266) from the district headquarters?

Parowal (266) is about 37 km from Hoshiarpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Parowal (266) from the sub-district headquarters?

Parowal (266) is about 7 km from Garhshankar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Parowal (266)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Parowal (266).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Parowal (266)?

For Parowal (266), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 128 hectares and irrigated land is 125 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Parowal (266)?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Parowal (266). 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.