Mullanpur Dakha
| Mullanpur Dakha Dakha | |
|---|---|
| city | |
| Nickname(s): Dakha | |
  Mullanpur Dakha Location in Punjab, India | |
| Coordinates: 30°50′N 75°40′E / 30.84°N 75.67°ECoordinates: 30°50′N 75°40′E / 30.84°N 75.67°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Ludhiana |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 14,607 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 141101 |
| Telephone code | 0161 |
| Vehicle registration | PB- |
Mullanpur Dakha, also known as Mandi Mullanpur, is a town and a nagar panchayat in Ludhiana district, an Indian state, of Punjab. Performing a role as a grain market for the surrounding villages, the town has developed as the market junction for goods and transport for surrounding villages.
Demographics
In 2001, Mullanpur Dakha had a population of 14,607.[1] Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Mullanpur Dakha has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 63%. In Mullanpur Dakha, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transportation
Mullanpur is located off of the national highway 95 and has bus services to and from the towns of Bathinda, Moga, and Ludhiana. It also has a railway station; the nearest railway stations are in Chawnkimaan (7 km) and Ludhiana Junction (16 km). The closest airport, the Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar is 3 hours away. Nearby villages are Jangpur, Isewal, Mullanpur, Bhanohar, Raqba, Pandori, Rurka and Dakha.
Markets and colonies
Markets: Market and Meena Bazar are the main and famous markets in Mullanpur. Bedi Electronics is the main mobile and computer repairing shop in Mullanpur. Babe di Hatti, Issewal Jewellars,Virk Karyana Store, DeshRaj Fruit Juice are some other popular shops
Colonies: There are many large colonies. Bank Colony, Link road, Harnek Nagar, S. Bhagat Singh Nagar and Dashmesh Nagar comprise some of the colonies in Mullanpur.
Medical facilities
There are many Government and Private Medical facilities available in Mullanpur.
Education
The major local educational institutions are a government primary and senior secondary school. Eastwood International School, Guru Nanak Public School,GTB Public School Mullanpur and Guru Hargobind Khalsa College, Sudhar in nearby cities serve the village. Village GTB national college Dakha is famous in Ludhiana district. Peace Public School is one of the best schools in the area.
Trusts and gurdwaras
Trusts: Gurmat Bhawan is the main and most popular trust in Mullanpur. This trust helps poor and handicapped children and educate them.
Gurdwaras: The most famous Gurdwara of Mullanpur is Gurdwara Mushkiana Sahib. It's a place of great historical significance. Other Gurdwaras include Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib and Gurdwara Singh Sahib.
Sports
Mullanpur is famous for its football team and has a lot of young talented players. Dashmesh sports club is one of the top team in Ludhiana district. Players from town mullanpur represent both Team of village dakha and Team of village mullanpur.
harpreet Singh popularly known as Tully represented Village dakha, bhanohar at multiple tournaments. harmanpreet lalli is another player respected around
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.