Mukam - Dhampur, Bijnor

Mukam is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Kola Sagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mukam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mukam is 113934. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.47 hectares and falls under the 246735 pincode. Bijnor is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Mukam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Noorpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mukam

According to the 2011 Census, Mukam village had a total population of 560 people, including 312 males and 248 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 795 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.74%, with male literacy at 75.09% and female literacy at 54.39%.

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

Nearby Villages of Mukam

Mukam 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 Mukam

Mukam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mewa Nawada, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijnor to Mukam is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Mukam is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mukam

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

Health Facilities in Mukam

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

FAQs about Mukam