Mukandpur
Village in Punjab, India
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Mukandpur is a village near Banga, Nawanshahr district (also known as Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar) in Punjab, India.[1]
Mukandpur | |
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village | |
  Mukandpur Location in Punjab, India  Mukandpur Mukandpur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 31.1257747°N 75.9447956°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Nawanshahr |
| Population (2025) | |
• Total | 4,100 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | PB- |
| Coastline | 0 kilometres (0 mi) |
Demographics
Shopping
The village has expanded to include a shopping area near bus stand which serves the local villages.
Welcome Gate at Mukandpur
Mukandpur has a welcome gate that shows Late Fauji Charan Das Selhi welcoming visitors. The translation under his gate says "Mukandpur Shehar Nagina, Aave Ik Din Rahe Mahina", roughly translating to: Mukandpur is a gem of a city, if one comes for a day, they'll end up staying for month.
Education
Schools
There are 5 schools including Shri Guru Har Rai Public School and DAV school which has affiliation with the CBSE board.
Amardeep Singh Shergill Memorial College Mukandpur
Popular Punjabi singer Geeta Zaildar obtained his formal music education from Ustad Janab Shamshad Ali, a Music Professor of Amardeep Shergill Memorial College Mukandpur.[3]
Amardeep Mela
The "Amardeep Mela" is organised annually by the Amardeep Singh Shergill Memorial College, Mukandpur. An annual feature of the College since its inception, the Mela lasts for four days.[4]
Mela Jagatpur Baba Ram Chand Ji (CHAUNKIAN DA MELA)
A famous fair also known as "Chaunkian da Mela" is held in Mukandpur and Jagatpur.A faqir named Sakhi Sarwar (Lakh Data) came to Balachaur. He started his journey from Rattewal and reached Jagatpur (a neighbour village) on his horse at Jagatpur darbar. Since then this fair is held in Mukandpur and Jagatpur lasts for nine days. A "Saang" starts from Rattewal and reaches Jagatpur . The leader of the "Saang" holds a flag which is called a "Togh".