Mehtab Kot - Baba Bakala, Amritsar

Mehtab Kot is a village situated in the Baba Bakala tehsil of Amritsar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baba Bakala and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Amritsar . Mehtab Kot village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehtab Kot is 037708. The village covers a total geographical area of 585 hectares and falls under the 143201 pincode. Rayya is the nearest town.

Mehtab Kot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mehtab Kot

As per Census 2011, Mehtab Kot village has a total population of 2,099 people, consisting of 1,107 males and 992 females. The village has 406 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 259 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,346 literate and 753 illiterate residents. Additionally, 877 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mehtab Kot are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0991,107992
Child Population (0–6 yrs)259136123
Scheduled Castes (SC)877459418
Literate Population1,346777569
Illiterate Population753330423

Nearby Villages of Mehtab Kot

Mehtab Kot is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Wazir BhularNorth-East1.65 km
BhalojlaSouth-West2.24 km
Gurmukh SinghwalaSouth-East2.78 km
Tukra No.3South-East3.05 km
Mand RampurEast3.29 km
PherumanNorth-West3.57 km
Mand Bhandal BetSouth-East3.58 km
Mand DhaliwalSouth-East3.73 km
Chima BathNorth-West4.05 km
Dule NangalNorth4.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mehtab Kot

Mehtab Kot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Beas, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Amritsar to Mehtab Kot is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mehtab Kot

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mehtab Kot village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mehtab Kot

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mehtab Kot village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Mehtab Kot

Where is Mehtab Kot located?

Mehtab Kot village is located in Baba Bakala Tehsil, Amritsar district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mehtab Kot?

Mehtab Kot is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mehtab Kot?

The pincode of Mehtab Kot is 143201.

What is the population of Mehtab Kot?

Mehtab Kot has a total population of 2,099, including 1,107 males and 992 females.

How many households are there in Mehtab Kot?

There are 406 households in Mehtab Kot.

What is the literacy rate in Mehtab Kot?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mehtab Kot is 64.13%. Male literacy is 70.19% and female literacy is 57.36%.