Thakarwal is a residential neighborhood situated on the outskirts of Ludhiana city in the Indian state of Punjab. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Ludhiana East tehsil and lies within the administrative limits of the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation, serving as an emerging peripheral neighborhood of the city.[1]
Thakarwal | |
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Neighborhood of Ludhiana | |
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  Thakarwal Location in Punjab, India  Thakarwal Thakarwal (India) | |
| Coordinates: 30°50′42″N 75°47′54″E / 30.8450866°N 75.7982778°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Ludhiana |
| Tehsil | Ludhiana West |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Ludhiana Municipal Corporation |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| • Other spoken | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 0161 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-PB |
| Vehicle registration | PB-10 |
| Website | ludhiana |
Administration
editThe neighborhood falls under the jurisdiction of the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation. It is represented by an elected municipal councillor, who serves as the ward representative and operates in accordance with the municipal laws and the Constitution of India.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total No. of Houses | 370 | ||
| Population | 1,977 | 1,038 | 939 |
Geography
editThakarwal is situated on the outskirts of Ludhiana city, approximately 9 kilometers west of the district headquarters. Geographically, it is characterized by the flat, fertile alluvial plains typical of the Punjab region and lies within the Indo-Gangetic basin.[2]
It marks one of the boundary points of the urban expansion of Ludhiana. Despite its location on the edge of the city's municipal boundary, it is well-integrated into the metropolitan area. The neighborhood primarily consists of residential developments and is characterized by its proximity to the city's main urban core, making it a key part of the city's suburban growth. Residents of Thakarwal rely on the primary urban center for major commercial, educational, and administrative services, reflecting its status as a growing residential extension of Ludhiana.
Air travel connectivity
editThe nearest airport to Thakarwal area in Ludhiana is Sahnewal Airport.
References
edit- ↑ "Thakarwal". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ↑ english. "Thakarwal Pin Code - 142022, All Post Office Areas PIN Codes, Search ludhiana Post Office Address". ABP Live. Retrieved 29 June 2026.