Talwandi Bhai is a town having a

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situated in

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in the

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. It is situated on national highways NH5 and NH54 (old NH15 and NH95). It started its journey as

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because it was centred between many villages having rail and road transport facilities and now it has expanded as a multi-professional, agricultural and industrial hub. It is also famous for manufacturing of all types of tractor driven agricultural equipment. Pin code of Talwandi Bhai is 142050.

Demographics

In the 2011 census, the population of Talwandi Bhai was 17,285: 9202 male and 8083 female. Female Sex Ratio is of 878 per 1000 males. Literacy rate of Talwandi Bhai town is 77.70 %, which is higher than state average of 75.84 %.

Education

GOVT. Sen. Sec. School boys *Jogindra Convent School is a CISCE affiliated Senior Secondary School near Talwandi Bhai *S.B.R D.A.V Senior Secondary Public School, Talwandi Bhai

Transport

Talwandi Bhai is served by Talwandi railway station and National Highways NH5 and NH54.

References

External links

Firozpur District Census Handbook - Census of India
{{Firozpur district Cities and towns in Firozpur district