Talwandi Goraya is a village situated in the Dera Baba Nanak tehsil of Gurdaspur district in the Indian state of Punjab. The settlement falls under the Majha region and is administered through the Panchayat raj system, with a Gram panchayat led by an elected Sarpanch.
Geography
- Country: India
- State: Punjab
- District: Gurdaspur
- Tehsil: Dera Baba Nanak
- Total area: 207 hectares (approximately 510 acres)
The village lies about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from the sub‑district headquarters (Dera Baba Nanak) and roughly 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the district headquarters in Gurdaspur.
Demographics (2011 Census)
- Total population: 1,179
- Male population: 629
- Female population: 550
- Number of households: 201
- Scheduled Caste population: 29
- No Scheduled Tribe population recorded
The official language of the area is Punjabi. The village observes Indian Standard Time (UTC+5:30) and uses the telephone code 01871.
Governance
Talwandi Goraya is governed by a Gram panchayat, with the Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the local administration. The village’s civic affairs are managed under the broader framework of Punjab’s Panchayat raj system.
References
- Census of India, 2011, Village and Town Directory.
- Gurdaspur district official website.
This entry is based on information available from the 2011 Census of India and the Wikipedia article on Talwandi Goraya.