Mukandpur
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Mukandpur | |
|---|---|
village | |
  Mukandpur Location in Punjab, India  Mukandpur Mukandpur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 31°07′33″N 75°56′41″E / 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) |
Mukandpur is a village near Banga, Nawanshahr district (also known as Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar) in Punjab, India.[1]
According to the 2001 Census,[2] Mukandpur has a population of 3,785. Neighbouring villages include Jagatpur, Prozepur, Talwandi Phattu, Jhingran, Gunachaur, Shokar and Raipur Dabba, Hakimpur.
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]