Mohriwal - Shahkot, Jalandhar

Mohriwal is a village situated in the Shahkot tehsil of Jalandhar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahkot and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Jalandhar. Mohriwal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohriwal is 029781. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 144630 pincode. Lohian Khass is the nearest town.

Mohriwal 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 Mohriwal

According to the 2011 Census, Mohriwal village had a total population of 372 people, including 195 males and 177 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.06%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 70.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 160.

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

Nearby Villages of Mohriwal

Mohriwal 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 Mohriwal

Mohriwal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindhar, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jalandhar to Mohriwal is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mohriwal

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

Health Facilities in Mohriwal

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

FAQs about Mohriwal