All Information About Nihal Singhwala Subdistrict
Detailed information about Nihal Singhwala Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Nihal Singhwala is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Moga District of Punjab State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Nihal Singhwala - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 231 |
| District | Moga |
| Census Code 2011 | 231 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 40 |
| Number of Villages | 40 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Faridkot (Code: 14) |
| Assembly Constituency | Dharamkot (Code: 184) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Dharamkot | Devinderjeet Singh Laddi Dhose ( 2022) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2027 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Nihal Singhwala Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
170,609
M: 90,285
F: 80,324 |
| Rural |
163,823
M: 86,689
F: 77,134 |
| Urban |
6,786
M: 3,596
F: 3,190 |
Number of Households: 32,836
Population Distribution
Total: 170,609 (Male: 90,285, Female: 80,324)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 17,942 (Male: 9,656, Female: 8,286)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 68,709 (Male: 36,315, Female: 32,394)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 0 (Male: 0, Female: 0)
Literate Population
Total: 105,218 (Male: 58,810, Female: 46,408)
Illiterate Population
Total: 65,391 (Male: 31,475, Female: 33,916)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 61,916 (Male: 50,698, Female: 11,218)
Main Workers
Total: 51,664 (Male: 44,619, Female: 7,045)
Marginal Workers
Total: 10,252 (Male: 6,079, Female: 4,173)
Non-Workers
Total: 108,693 (Male: 39,587, Female: 69,106)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 18,207 (Male: 17,422, Female: 785)
- Agricultural Laborers: 14,494 (Male: 12,838, Female: 1,656)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,454 (Male: 1,577, Female: 877)
- Other Workers: 16,509 (Male: 12,782, Female: 3,727)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,014 (Male: 592, Female: 422)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,552 (Male: 2,608, Female: 944)
- Household Industry Workers: 867 (Male: 452, Female: 415)
- Other Workers: 4,819 (Male: 2,427, Female: 2,392)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Nihal Singhwala Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
170,609
M: 90,285
F: 80,324 |
| Rural |
163,823
M: 86,689
F: 77,134 |
| Urban |
6,786
M: 3,596
F: 3,190 |
Number of Households: 32,836
Population Distribution
Total: 170,609 (Male: 90,285, Female: 80,324)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 17,942 (Male: 9,656, Female: 8,286)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 68,709 (Male: 36,315, Female: 32,394)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 0 (Male: 0, Female: 0)
Literate Population
Total: 105,218 (Male: 58,810, Female: 46,408)
Illiterate Population
Total: 65,391 (Male: 31,475, Female: 33,916)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 61,916 (Male: 50,698, Female: 11,218)
Main Workers
Total: 51,664 (Male: 44,619, Female: 7,045)
Marginal Workers
Total: 10,252 (Male: 6,079, Female: 4,173)
Non-Workers
Total: 108,693 (Male: 39,587, Female: 69,106)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 18,207 (Male: 17,422, Female: 785)
- Agricultural Laborers: 14,494 (Male: 12,838, Female: 1,656)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,454 (Male: 1,577, Female: 877)
- Other Workers: 16,509 (Male: 12,782, Female: 3,727)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,014 (Male: 592, Female: 422)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,552 (Male: 2,608, Female: 944)
- Household Industry Workers: 867 (Male: 452, Female: 415)
- Other Workers: 4,819 (Male: 2,427, Female: 2,392)
Grampanchayat List of Nihal Singhwala Tehsil/Taluka
Nihal Singhwala Tehsil comprises 40 Gram Panchayats and 40 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Nihal Singhwala. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nihal Singhwala
Nihal Singhwala is located in the Moga District of Punjab State, India.
Nihal Singhwala Tehsil has 40 villages.
Nihal Singhwala has a total of 40 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Nihal Singhwala is 170,609.
In Nihal Singhwala, there are 90,285 males and 80,324 females.
There are 17,942 children in Nihal Singhwala, comprising 9,656 males and 8,286 females.
In Nihal Singhwala, the literate population is 105,218 (58,810 males and 46,408 females). The illiterate population is 65,391 (31,475 males and 33,916 females).