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Village code 32512
Alowal (242) Village, Balachaur Tehsil: Map, PIN Code and Population
Alowal (242) is a village in Balachaur Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district, Punjab. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.
Data last reviewed: 28 April 2026. Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed.
Village Overview
Alowal (242) is a village in Balachaur Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district, Punjab. For Alowal (242), the population is 1,038, PIN code is 144525 and Census village code is 32512. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.
Source year
Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities
Important note
Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.
Google Map of Alowal (242) Village
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Quick Facts
| Village code | 32512 |
|---|---|
| PIN code | 144525 |
| Population | 1,038 |
| Households | 201 |
| Area | 232 ha / 2.32 sq. km / 573 acres |
| Population density | 447 people per sq. km |
| Sex ratio | 1055 females per 1,000 males |
| Nearest town | Garhshankar (13 km) |
| Current state | Punjab |
| Census 2011 state | Punjab |
| Current district | Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar |
| Census 2011 district | Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar |
Postal and PIN Code Details
The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 144525. This helps users verify the postal area for Alowal (242), but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.
| PIN code | 144525 |
|---|---|
| Post offices linked with this PIN | Sahiba SO, Chandiani Khurd BO, Makhoopur BO, Mallewal BO, and Sahdra BO |
| Best matching post office | Sahiba SO (Post office) |
| Delivery office records | 5 |
| Postal district | Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar |
| Postal state | Punjab |
| Postal division | Hoshiarpur Division |
| Postal circle | Punjab Circle |
| Source | India Post Postal Index Number code reference data |
Location and Administration
Alowal (242) comes under Alowal gram panchayat and Saroya C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Balachaur Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The tehsil headquarters is Balachaur at 13 km. The Census district headquarters, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar, is 13 km away.
| Current state | Punjab |
|---|---|
| Census 2011 state | Punjab |
| Current district | Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar |
| Census 2011 district | Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar |
| State code | 3 |
| District code | 39 |
| Tehsil / Census sub-district code | 219 |
| Gram panchayat code | 168 |
| C.D. Block code | 45 |
| Block panchayat code | 45 |
Population Profile
The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Alowal (242) village and its household count.
Total population
1,038 residents in 201 households
Male population
505
Female population
533
SC/ST population
Scheduled Castes: 888; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported
SC male/female split
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
ST male/female split
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
Schools and Education
This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.
Government pre-primary school
Not available in village
Private pre-primary school
Not available in village
Government primary school
Available; count: 1
Private primary school
Not available in village
Middle school
Not available in village
Secondary school
Not available in village
Senior secondary school
Not available in village
Vocational / ITI training
Not available in village
Arts and science degree college
Not available in village
Health Facilities
Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.
| ASHA worker | Available |
|---|
Connectivity and Public Services
An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.
| Public bus service | Available |
|---|---|
| Private bus service | Not available in village |
| Railway station | Not available in village |
| National highway | Not available in village |
| State highway | Not available in village |
| Major district road | Not available in village |
| Black topped road | Available |
| All-weather road | Available |
| Post office | Not available in village |
| Village PIN code facility | Available |
| Mobile phone coverage | Available |
| CSC / internet cafe | Not available in village |
| ATM | Not available in village |
| Commercial bank | Not available in village |
| Cooperative bank | Not available in village |
| Agricultural credit society | Not available in village |
| PDS shop | Not available in village |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village |
| Weekly haat | Not available in village |
| Self-help group | Not available in village |
| Anganwadi centre | Available |
| Assembly polling station | Available |
| Birth and death registration office | Available |
| Daily newspaper supply | Available |
| Sports field | Available |
| Public library | Not available in village |
| Public reading room | Not available in village |
Water, Sanitation and Power
Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.
| Treated tap water | Available |
|---|---|
| Untreated tap water | Available |
| Hand pump | Available |
| Tube wells / boreholes | Available |
| Closed drainage | Not available in village |
| Open drainage | Available |
| Total sanitation campaign coverage | Available |
| Domestic power supply | Available |
| Agriculture power supply | Available |
| Commercial power supply | Available |
| Summer domestic power | 12 hours per day |
| Winter domestic power | 18 hours per day |
Agriculture and Land Use
Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.
| Net area sown | 207 hectares |
|---|---|
| Irrigated area | 207 hectares |
| Tanks / lakes irrigated area | 207 hectares |
| Non-agricultural area | 20 hectares |
| Current fallow land | 5 hectares |
| Main crop | Wheat |
| Second crop | Wheat |
| Third crop | Sugarcane |
Nearby Facility Clues
When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.
| Middle school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Saroa, within 5 km. |
|---|---|
| Secondary school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Saroa, within 5 km. |
| Senior secondary school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Saroa, within 5 km. |
| Railway station | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away. |
| Post office | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km. |
| Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km. |
| ATM | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km. |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km. |
How to Reach Alowal (242)
Garhshankar (13 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Balachaur is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.
| Nearest major town | Garhshankar (13 km) |
|---|---|
| Tehsil headquarters | Balachaur (13 km) |
| Public bus service | Available |
| Railway station in village | Not available in village |
| All-weather road | Available |
Source-Year Notes
Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Tehsil, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.
For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.
Official Records and Useful Links
Use these official links to verify current government information. Village Maps shows Census 2011 and public directory data for general reference.
- Punjab government website Official state/UT portal
- Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district administration Official district portal
- Jamabandi land records Verify land records officially
- Census India Village code 32512
- India Post PIN code search 144525
Additional Facilities Reported
This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Alowal (242). It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.
| Govt Primary School | Available; 1 |
|---|---|
| Tap Water-Treated | Available |
| Tap Water Treated Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Tap Water Treated Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Tap Water Untreated | Available |
| Tap Water Untreated Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Tap Water Untreated Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Uncovered Well | Available |
| Hand Pump | Available |
| Hand Pump Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Tube Wells/Borehole | Available |
| Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Open Drainage | Available |
| Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered | Available |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Carts Drivens by Animals | Available |
| Black Topped (Pucca) Road | Available |
| Gravel Kuchha Roads | Available |
| All Weather Road | Available |
| Foothpath | Available |
| Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre | Available |
| ASHA | Available |
| Sports Field | Available |
| Sports Club Recreation Centre | Available |
| Daily Newspaper Supply | Available |
| Assembly Polling Station | Available |
How to Use Survey Number and Map Details
Use the village code, district, tehsil, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alowal (242) village located?
Alowal (242) is located in Balachaur Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar.
Which Tehsil is Alowal (242) in?
Alowal (242) is in Balachaur Tehsil. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.
Which district is Alowal (242) in?
District: Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar.
What is the village code of Alowal (242)?
The Census village code of Alowal (242) is 32512.
What is the PIN code of Alowal (242)?
The PIN code reported for Alowal (242) is 144525.
What is the population of Alowal (242)?
Alowal (242) has 1,038 residents in 201 households as per Census 2011.
Which gram panchayat is Alowal (242) part of?
Alowal (242) comes under Alowal gram panchayat.
Which is the nearest town to Alowal (242)?
The nearest statutory town to Alowal (242) is Garhshankar (13 km).
Which crops are grown in Alowal (242)?
The main crops reported for Alowal (242) are Wheat and Sugarcane.
What land-use details are available for Alowal (242)?
Land-use details for Alowal (242) include net area sown: 207 hectares and irrigated area: 207 hectares.
Is there a government primary school in Alowal (242)?
Government primary school status for Alowal (242) is available in the village.
Is public bus service available in Alowal (242)?
Public bus service is available in the village.
Is mobile phone coverage available in Alowal (242)?
Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.
What is the total area of Alowal (242)?
The total geographical area of Alowal (242) is 232 hectares.
How many households are in Alowal (242)?
Alowal (242) has 201 households as per Census 2011.
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