Mehmadpur - Bassi Pathana, Fatehgarh Sahib

Mehmadpur is a village situated in the Bassi Pathana tehsil of Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bassi Pathana and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Fatehgarh Sahib. Mehmadpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehmadpur is 032554. The village covers a total geographical area of 213 hectares and falls under the 140412 pincode. Fatehgarh Sahib is the nearest town.

Mehmadpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bassi pathana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Fatehgarh Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mehmadpur

As per Census 2011, Mehmadpur village has a total population of 1,535 people, consisting of 808 males and 727 females. The village has 261 households and a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,129 literate and 406 illiterate residents. Additionally, 313 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mehmadpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,535808727
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1538370
Scheduled Castes (SC)313163150
Literate Population1,129614515
Illiterate Population406194212

Nearby Villages of Mehmadpur

Mehmadpur 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)
MukaronpurSouth-East1.31 km
KalemajraEast1.48 km
GadheraNorth-East1.55 km
BhagwanpurNorth-West1.77 km
Pir JainSouth-West2.08 km
Isher HailSouth2.20 km
Ambe MajraSouth-West2.50 km
Kotla FazalWest2.53 km
GhelEast2.71 km
RailonNorth2.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mehmadpur

Mehmadpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bassi Pathanam, while the nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Fatehgarh Sahib to Mehmadpur is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mehmadpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Mehmadpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mehmadpur

Where is Mehmadpur located?

Mehmadpur village is located in Bassi Pathana Tehsil, Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mehmadpur?

Mehmadpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mehmadpur?

The pincode of Mehmadpur is 140412.

What is the population of Mehmadpur?

Mehmadpur has a total population of 1,535, including 808 males and 727 females.

How many households are there in Mehmadpur?

There are 261 households in Mehmadpur.

What is the literacy rate in Mehmadpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mehmadpur is 73.55%. Male literacy is 75.99% and female literacy is 70.84%.