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

As per Census 2011, Mehndali Kalan village has a total population of 791 people, consisting of 430 males and 361 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 839 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 533 literate and 258 illiterate residents. Additionally, 182 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mehndali Kalan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population791430361
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1055946
Scheduled Castes (SC)1829290
Literate Population533323210
Illiterate Population258107151

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BurajWest0.99 km
BalowalSouth-West1.19 km
MindhwanNorth-East2.20 km
LodipurWest2.39 km
Amarpur BelaSouth-West2.54 km
ThappalNorth2.56 km
GajjpurSouth-East3.30 km
SahotaNorth3.47 km
MianpurNorth3.92 km
MothapurSouth-West3.99 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mehndali Kalan

Where is Mehndali Kalan located?

Mehndali Kalan village is located in Anandpur Sahib Tehsil, Rupnagar district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mehndali Kalan?

The Gram Panchayat of Mehndali Kalan is Mehndli Kalan.

What is the pincode of Mehndali Kalan?

The pincode of Mehndali Kalan is 140116.

What is the population of Mehndali Kalan?

Mehndali Kalan has a total population of 791, including 430 males and 361 females.

How many households are there in Mehndali Kalan?

There are 129 households in Mehndali Kalan.

What is the literacy rate in Mehndali Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mehndali Kalan is 67.38%. Male literacy is 75.12% and female literacy is 58.17%.