Mehat Pur - Mukerian, Hoshiarpur

Mehat Pur is a village situated in the Mukerian tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mukerian and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Mehatpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehat Pur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehat Pur is 031056. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 144211 pincode. Mukerian is the nearest town.

Mehat Pur 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 Mehat Pur

As per Census 2011, Mehat Pur village has a total population of 644 people, consisting of 329 males and 315 females. The village has 131 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 519 literate and 125 illiterate residents. Additionally, 191 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mehat Pur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population644329315
Child Population (0–6 yrs)703535
Scheduled Castes (SC)1919893
Literate Population519277242
Illiterate Population1255273

Nearby Villages of Mehat Pur

Mehat Pur 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)
Mansur PurNorth-West1.34 km
Sher PurSouth-West1.62 km
BhagranSouth-East2.01 km
Panjdhera RahianNorth2.12 km
Panj Dhera KalanNorth-East2.22 km
DhirowalNorth-East2.38 km
BarnalaEast2.44 km
Aima MangatSouth-West2.70 km
Khan PurWest2.79 km
BishanpurNorth-West2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mehat Pur

Public transport in the Mehat Pur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghaunspur, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Mehat Pur is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mehat Pur

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

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

Health Facilities in Mehat Pur

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

Where is Mehat Pur located?

Mehat Pur village is located in Mukerian Tehsil, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mehat Pur?

The Gram Panchayat of Mehat Pur is Mehatpur.

What is the pincode of Mehat Pur?

The pincode of Mehat Pur is 144211.

What is the population of Mehat Pur?

Mehat Pur has a total population of 644, including 329 males and 315 females.

How many households are there in Mehat Pur?

There are 131 households in Mehat Pur.

What is the literacy rate in Mehat Pur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mehat Pur is 80.59%. Male literacy is 84.19% and female literacy is 76.83%.