Mehdud - Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur

Mehdud is a village situated in the Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhshankar and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Mehdood serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehdud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehdud is 031949. The village covers a total geographical area of 686 hectares and falls under the 144528 pincode. Garhshankar is the nearest town.

Mehdud village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chabbewal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mehdud

According to the 2011 Census, Mehdud village had a total population of 825 people, including 429 males and 396 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.64%, with male literacy at 87.53% and female literacy at 66.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 481.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Mehdud

Mehdud 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Mehdud

Mehdud 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 Jaijon Doaba, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Mehdud is about 39 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 Mehdud

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

Health Facilities in Mehdud

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

FAQs about Mehdud