Mangu Mera - Mukerian, Hoshiarpur

Mangu Mera is a village situated in the Mukerian tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mukerian and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Mangu Maira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mangu Mera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mangu Mera is 031331. The village covers a total geographical area of 59 hectares and falls under the 146108 pincode. Mukerian is the nearest town.

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

Population of Mangu Mera

As per Census 2011, Mangu Mera village has a total population of 327 people, consisting of 171 males and 156 females. The village has 80 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 232 literate and 95 illiterate residents. Additionally, 188 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mangu Mera are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population327171156
Child Population (0–6 yrs)644222
Scheduled Castes (SC)1889890
Literate Population232125107
Illiterate Population954649

Nearby Villages of Mangu Mera

Mangu Mera 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)
PalaharaNorth1.08 km
BatwaraEast1.16 km
AleraSouth1.62 km
Bhol KalotaNorth1.73 km
Basant PurNorth-East1.98 km
SukhchainpurSouth-West2.48 km
Bhol Bad ManianSouth-West2.53 km
Nangal KhangauranSouth-East2.83 km
DharampurSouth3.01 km
BaringWest3.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mangu Mera

Mangu Mera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baryal Himachal, while the nearest airport is Kangra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Mangu Mera is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mangu Mera

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

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

Health Facilities in Mangu Mera

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mangu Mera 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 Mangu Mera

Where is Mangu Mera located?

Mangu Mera village is located in Mukerian Tehsil, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mangu Mera?

The Gram Panchayat of Mangu Mera is Mangu Maira.

What is the pincode of Mangu Mera?

The pincode of Mangu Mera is 146108.

What is the population of Mangu Mera?

Mangu Mera has a total population of 327, including 171 males and 156 females.

How many households are there in Mangu Mera?

There are 80 households in Mangu Mera.

What is the literacy rate in Mangu Mera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mangu Mera is 70.95%. Male literacy is 73.10% and female literacy is 68.59%.