Mukandpur | |
|---|---|
village | |
  Mukandpur Location in Punjab, India Show map of Punjab Mukandpur Mukandpur (India) Show map of India | |
| Coordinates:31°07′33″N75°56′41″E / 31.1257747°N 75.9447956°E /31.1257747; 75.9447956 | |
| 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 nearBanga,Nawanshahr district (also known asShahid Bhagat Singh Nagar) inPunjab, 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 andRaipur Dabba,Hakimpur.
The village has expanded to include a shopping area near bus stand which serves the local villages.
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. This gate was created under the supervision of Mukandpur's Shahenshah Ji Maharaj, who also has a gate a little outside of the village.
There are 5 schools including Shri Guru Har Rai Public School and DAV school which has affiliation with the CBSE board.
Popular Punjabi singer Geeta Zaildar obtained his formal music education fromUstad Janab Shamshad Ali, a Music Professor ofAmardeep Shergill Memorial College Mukandpur.[3]
The "Amardeep Mela" is organised annually by the Amardeep Singh Shergill Memorial College, Mukandpur. An annual feature of theCollege since its inception, theMela lasts for four days.[4]
A famous fair also known as "Chaunkian da Mela" is held in Mukandpur and Jagatpur.A faqir namedSakhi Sarwar (Lakh Data) came toBalachaur. He started his journey from Rattewal and reachedJagatpur (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".
Mukandpur village (now named as Chak No.65-GB in Tehsil Jaranwala, District Faisalabad, Pakistan)