Mehndali Kalan - Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar

Mehndali Kalan is a village situated in the Anandpur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anandpur Sahib and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Mehndli Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehndali Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehndali Kalan is 038418. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 140116 pincode. Anandpur Sahib is the nearest town.

Mehndali Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Anandpur Sahib Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mehndali Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Mehndali Kalan village had a total population of 791 people, including 430 males and 361 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.70%, with male literacy at 87.06% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 182.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehndali Kalan

Mehndali Kalan 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 Mehndali Kalan

Mehndali Kalan 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 Anandpur Sahib, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rupnagar to Mehndali Kalan is about 34 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 Mehndali Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Mehndali Kalan

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

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