Dhilwan (Kapurthala)

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A view of the Beas, near Dhilwan
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A view of the Beas, near Dhilwan

Dhilwan is a town and a nagar panchayat in Kapurthala district located at 31.52° N 75.35° E . It has an average elevation of 219 metres. (718 feet).

As of 2001 India census, Dhilwan had a population of 7980. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dhilwan has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72% and, female literacy is 63%. In Dhilwan, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Please note Dhilwan and Dhilwan Kalan (Bathinda) in Sikh History Books are two different places. Dhilwan Kalan is also written as Dhilwan, or Dhilwan Sodhian sometimes, which cause confusion among readers. Dhilwan Kalan is near Kotkapura in Faridkot District.

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