Indian Village Directory

Alowal (242) Village

Alowal (242) is an inhabited village in Balachaur Sub-district of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district, Punjab. Its Census village code is 032512, the Census 2011 record lists 1,038 people in 201 households and the reported area is 232 hectares. The local references include Alowal Gram Panchayat, Saroya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Garhshankar.

In short:

Alowal (242) is a village in Balachaur Sub-district, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district, Punjab, India. The available record shows Census village code 032512 and 1,038 people in 201 households.

Village Code032512
Population1,038
Households201
Area232 hectares
Nearest TownGarhshankar

Detailed village profile

Alowal (242) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,038 people, 232 hectares of reported area and Garhshankar as the nearest town reference for Alowal (242), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Punjab
Sub-district Balachaur
CD Block Saroya
Gram Panchayat ALOWAL
  • Alowal (242) falls under Balachaur Sub-district in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district, Punjab.
  • The Census village code is 032512.
  • The record lists 1,038 people living in 201 households.
  • The reported village area is 232 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
Alowal (242)
Census Village Code
032512
State
Punjab
State Census Code
03
District
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar
District Census Code
039
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Balachaur
Sub-district Census Code
00219
CD Block
Saroya
Gram Panchayat
Alowal
Households
201
Population
1,038
Male Population
505
Female Population
533
Sex Ratio
1,055.45
Area
232 hectares
Area
2.32 sq km
Nearest Town
Garhshankar
Nearest Town Distance
c km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
144525
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 447.41 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.16 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 85.55% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Alowal (242) in the official administrative record. Census village code 032512, Alowal Gram Panchayat and Saroya CD Block.

State Census Code
03
District Census Code
039
Sub-district Census Code
00219
Village Census Code
032512
CD Block Code
0045
Gram Panchayat Code
168
CD Block Name
Saroya
Gram Panchayat Name
Alowal

Location and Distance

Garhshankar is the nearest town listed for Alowal (242). Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar is listed as the district headquarters at about 13 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Balachaur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar
Distance from District Headquarter
13 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Garhshankar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Punjab
Nearest Town
Garhshankar
Distance from Nearest Town
c km
Total Geographical Area
232 hectares
Area
2.32 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,038 people in 201 households, with 505 male residents and 533 female residents. The average household size is 5.16, and SC share is 85.55% and ST share is 0% for Alowal (242). Population density works out to about 447.41 people per sq km.

Total Households
201
Total Population
1,038
Male Population
505
Female Population
533
Sex Ratio
1,055.45
Average Household Size
5.16
SC Population
888
SC Male Population
433
SC Female Population
455
SC Population Share
85.55
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Alowal (242) list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Alowal (242) 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
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
Community Waste Disposal System After House To House Collection
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Alowal (242) 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
Public Bus Service
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
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 Alowal (242) 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 Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Alowal (242) is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 18 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 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
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Alowal (242) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Sugarcane, net sown area is 207 hectares and irrigated land is 207 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Sugarcane
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
20.0
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
207.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
207.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
207 hectares

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 Alowal (242)

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
More than 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
ATM 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 ATM 144525 Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar Balachaur Chandiani Khurd (231) Chandiani Khurd Teh.balachaur, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar, Punjab, 144525

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 Alowal (242) village located?

Alowal (242) is in Balachaur Sub-district of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district in Punjab, India.

Which district is Alowal (242) village in?

Alowal (242) village is in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district.

Which state is Alowal (242) village in?

Alowal (242) village is in Punjab.

Which sub-district is Alowal (242) under?

Alowal (242) comes under Balachaur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Alowal (242)?

The Census village code of Alowal (242) is 032512.

Which Gram Panchayat is Alowal (242) under?

Alowal (242) is listed under ALOWAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Saroya.

What is the population of Alowal (242) village?

The village record lists 1,038 people and 201 households for Alowal (242).

How many households are in Alowal (242) village?

The village record lists 201 households for Alowal (242).

What is the male and female population of Alowal (242)?

The record lists 505 male residents and 533 female residents for Alowal (242).

What is the sex ratio of Alowal (242) village?

The sex ratio of Alowal (242) is 1,055.45 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Alowal (242) village?

The reported geographical area of Alowal (242) is 232 hectares.

What is the population density of Alowal (242) village?

The approximate population density of Alowal (242) is 447.41 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Alowal (242)?

The nearest town listed for Alowal (242) is Garhshankar, about c km away.

How far is Alowal (242) from the district headquarters?

Alowal (242) is about 13 km from Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Alowal (242) from the sub-district headquarters?

Alowal (242) is about 13 km from Balachaur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Alowal (242)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Alowal (242).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Alowal (242)?

For Alowal (242), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Sugarcane, net sown area is 207 hectares and irrigated land is 207 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Alowal (242)?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Alowal (242). 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.