Mehrowal - Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur

Mehrowal 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 33 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Mehrowal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehrowal is 031902. The village covers a total geographical area of 84 hectares and falls under the 144528 pincode. Garhshankar is the nearest town.

Mehrowal 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 Mehrowal

According to the 2011 Census, Mehrowal village had a total population of 515 people, including 267 males and 248 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.89%, with male literacy at 91.49% and female literacy at 77.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 347.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehrowal

Mehrowal 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 Mehrowal

Mehrowal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saila Khurd, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Mehrowal is about 33 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 Mehrowal

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

Health Facilities in Mehrowal

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

FAQs about Mehrowal