Sahnewal

Sahnewal is a city and a Municipal Council in Ludhiana district in the Indian state of Punjab. The town is situated on National Highway No. 44, between Khanna and Ludhiana.

Sahnewal
city
Sahnewal
Location in Punjab, India
Coordinates: 30.8448°N 75.9758°E / 30.8448; 75.9758
Country India
StatePunjab
DistrictLudhiana
Population
 (2001)
  Total28,567
Languages
  OfficialPunjabi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationPB-91

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Sahnewal had a population of 17,248. Males constituted 54% of the population and females 46%. At that time, Sahnewal had an average literacy rate of 61%, lower than the national average of 70%: male literacy was 64%, and female literacy was 58%. In Sahnewal, 12% of the population was under 6 years of age.

References

  1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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