Mirzapur - Shahkot, Jalandhar
Mirzapur is a village situated in the Shahkot tehsil of Jalandhar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahkot and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Jalandhar. Miani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mirzapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mirzapur is 029708. The village covers a total geographical area of 29 hectares and falls under the 144624 pincode. Shahkot is the nearest town.
Mirzapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahkot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalandhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Mirzapur
According to the 2011 Census, Mirzapur village had a total population of 70 people, including 37 males and 33 females, living in 15 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.60%, with male literacy at 70.97% and female literacy at 78.13%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70 | 37 | 33 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 47 | 22 | 25 |
| Illiterate Population | 23 | 15 | 8 |
Nearby Villages of Mirzapur
Mirzapur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Mirzapur
Mirzapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jalandhar to Mirzapur is about 61 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 Mirzapur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mirzapur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Mirzapur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mirzapur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Mirzapur
Where is Mirzapur located?
Mirzapur village is located in Shahkot Tehsil, Jalandhar district, Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mirzapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Mirzapur is Miani.
What is the pincode of Mirzapur?
The pincode of Mirzapur is 144624.
What is the population of Mirzapur?
Mirzapur had a total population of 70, including 37 males and 33 females.
How many households are there in Mirzapur?
Mirzapur had 15 households.
What is the literacy rate in Mirzapur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mirzapur was 74.60%. Male literacy was 70.97% and female literacy was 78.13%.