All Information About Fazilka Subdistrict
Detailed information about Fazilka Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Fazilka is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Fazilka District of Punjab State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Fazilka - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 237 |
| District | Fazilka |
| Census Code 2011 | 237 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 187 |
| Number of Villages | 148 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Firozpur (Code: 16) |
| Assembly Constituency | Fazilka (Code: 203) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Fazilka | Narinder Pal Singh Sawna ( 2022) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2027 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Fazilka Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
404,152
M: 212,541
F: 191,611 |
| Rural |
321,890
M: 168,644
F: 153,246 |
| Urban |
82,262
M: 43,897
F: 38,365 |
Number of Households: 78,104
Population Distribution
Total: 404,152 (Male: 212,541, Female: 191,611)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 49,366 (Male: 26,474, Female: 22,892)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 190,077 (Male: 98,656, Female: 91,421)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 0 (Male: 0, Female: 0)
Literate Population
Total: 241,295 (Male: 140,718, Female: 100,577)
Illiterate Population
Total: 162,857 (Male: 71,823, Female: 91,034)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 154,537 (Male: 118,429, Female: 36,108)
Main Workers
Total: 126,542 (Male: 108,612, Female: 17,930)
Marginal Workers
Total: 27,995 (Male: 9,817, Female: 18,178)
Non-Workers
Total: 249,615 (Male: 94,112, Female: 155,503)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 35,754 (Male: 32,539, Female: 3,215)
- Agricultural Laborers: 41,973 (Male: 33,948, Female: 8,025)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,380 (Male: 1,178, Female: 202)
- Other Workers: 47,435 (Male: 40,947, Female: 6,488)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,697 (Male: 851, Female: 3,846)
- Agricultural Laborers: 16,990 (Male: 5,323, Female: 11,667)
- Household Industry Workers: 247 (Male: 110, Female: 137)
- Other Workers: 6,061 (Male: 3,533, Female: 2,528)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Fazilka Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
404,152
M: 212,541
F: 191,611 |
| Rural |
321,890
M: 168,644
F: 153,246 |
| Urban |
82,262
M: 43,897
F: 38,365 |
Number of Households: 78,104
Population Distribution
Total: 404,152 (Male: 212,541, Female: 191,611)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 49,366 (Male: 26,474, Female: 22,892)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 190,077 (Male: 98,656, Female: 91,421)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 0 (Male: 0, Female: 0)
Literate Population
Total: 241,295 (Male: 140,718, Female: 100,577)
Illiterate Population
Total: 162,857 (Male: 71,823, Female: 91,034)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 154,537 (Male: 118,429, Female: 36,108)
Main Workers
Total: 126,542 (Male: 108,612, Female: 17,930)
Marginal Workers
Total: 27,995 (Male: 9,817, Female: 18,178)
Non-Workers
Total: 249,615 (Male: 94,112, Female: 155,503)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 35,754 (Male: 32,539, Female: 3,215)
- Agricultural Laborers: 41,973 (Male: 33,948, Female: 8,025)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,380 (Male: 1,178, Female: 202)
- Other Workers: 47,435 (Male: 40,947, Female: 6,488)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,697 (Male: 851, Female: 3,846)
- Agricultural Laborers: 16,990 (Male: 5,323, Female: 11,667)
- Household Industry Workers: 247 (Male: 110, Female: 137)
- Other Workers: 6,061 (Male: 3,533, Female: 2,528)
Grampanchayat List of Fazilka Tehsil/Taluka
Fazilka Tehsil comprises 187 Gram Panchayats and 148 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Fazilka. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fazilka
Fazilka is located in the Fazilka District of Punjab State, India.
Fazilka Tehsil has 148 villages.
Fazilka has a total of 187 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Fazilka is 404,152.
In Fazilka, there are 212,541 males and 191,611 females.
There are 49,366 children in Fazilka, comprising 26,474 males and 22,892 females.
In Fazilka, the literate population is 241,295 (140,718 males and 100,577 females). The illiterate population is 162,857 (71,823 males and 91,034 females).