Mothapur - Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar

Mothapur is a village situated in the Anandpur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anandpur Sahib and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Mothapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mothapur is 038426. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 140117 pincode. Anandpur Sahib is the nearest town.

Mothapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rupnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mothapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mothapur village had a total population of 711 people, including 350 males and 361 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.66%, with male literacy at 87.10% and female literacy at 70.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158.

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 Population711350361
Child Population (0–6 yrs)834043
Scheduled Castes (SC)1587880
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population494270224
Illiterate Population21780137

Nearby Villages of Mothapur

Mothapur 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)
MukariWest1.36 km
Amarpur BelaNorth-East1.46 km
MawaWest1.51 km
GobindpurNorth-West1.55 km
LasariSouth-West2.02 km
JhinjriSouth-East2.44 km
LodipurNorth-East2.60 km
SinghpurSouth-West2.61 km
Saini MajraSouth2.81 km
BalowalNorth-East2.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mothapur

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Mothapur. The nearest railway station is Anandpur Sahib, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rupnagar to Mothapur is about 29 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 Mothapur

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

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

Health Facilities in Mothapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Mothapur

Where is Mothapur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Mothapur?

Mothapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mothapur?

The pincode of Mothapur is 140117.

What is the population of Mothapur?

Mothapur had a total population of 711, including 350 males and 361 females.

How many households are there in Mothapur?

Mothapur had 136 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mothapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mothapur was 78.66%. Male literacy was 87.10% and female literacy was 70.44%.