Mukerian
Mukerian is a city and municipal council of Hoshiarpur district in Punjab, India.Mukerian Hydel Project is one of the biggest irrigation projects in India. The Pong Dam across the River Beas is about 35 kilometres (22 mi) from Mukerian.Mukerian is located on National Highway 44 and state highway 15 about 450 kilometres (280 mi) north of New Delhi.
Mukerian | |
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City | |
  Mukerian Location in Punjab, India | |
| Coordinates: 31.95°N 75.62°E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Hoshiarpur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democratic |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.75 km2 (1.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 257 m (843 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 29,841 |
| • Density | 6,300/km2 (16,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 144211 |
| Telephone code | +01883 |
| Vehicle registration | PB54 |
| Website | mcmukerian.com |
Geography
Mukerian is located at 31.95°N 75.62°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 245 metres (804 ft).
Education
CBSE affiliated schools
- Sri Guru Gobind Singh Public School, Beghpur Kamlooh
- Dashmesh Public School, Chak ala Baksh
- Victoria International School, Mukerian
- Army Public School, Unchi Bassi
- Springdales Public School
- Woodbury world school piru chak
ICSE affiliated schools
- The Sovereign School,Mansar
- St. Augustine School,Pandori
- St. Joseph's Convent School, Mukerian
Degree colleges
- Dashmesh Girls' College,Chak ala baksh
- S.P.N. College,Mukerian
Engineering college
S.B.C.M.S. Institute Of Technology
Polytechnic college
Brahm Kamal Polytechnic College
Points of interest
Mukerian Hydel Project is one of the biggest irrigation projects in India. The Pong Dam across the River Beas is about 35 kilometres (22 mi) from Mukerian.
Mukerian is located on National Highway 44 and state highway 15 about 450 kilometres (280 mi) north of New Delhi.
A Lord Shiva temple is in the village of Kathgarh, Mirthal, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Mukerian city. There is a natural shivling in the temple.
There is another temple Dera Baba Kanaiya Gir Ji Maharaj located 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from Mukerian in the village of Harsa Kalota, known by the saint Baba Kanaiya Gir Ji (Baba Bohran Wale).
A Gurudwara Sahib is located in the village Manjpur, about 10 kilometers away from Mukerian city. It is a very famous Gurudwara Sahib and people from many corners of the world come to visit this Gurudwara Sahib. It is known by Saint Harjinder Singh Ji(Manjpur wale)
Economy
Mukerian has some 23 rice mills. Famous for its rice production across Punjab and across India, prominent rice mills export their product all over the world. The sugar mill at the south of the city is one of the biggest sugar mills in Punjab. Mukerian Paper Ltd. is a major employer in the region. According to a recent update, a new firm namely "Book service solution" has been launched here.
Mukerian is one of the biggest tehsils in Punjab. There are a number of villages that come under it inc;Palaki, Mehandipur, Allobhatti, Naushehra Pattan, Mansar, Bhangala, Manjpur, Mehtabpur, Bohra, Sanyala, Ladpur, Fattuwal, Alipur, Taggar Kalan, Salarian, Dhoula Khera, Landay (Mohiuldinpur Gazi), Tanda Ram Sahai, Muradpur Jattan, Chakwal, Dhanoa, Mansoorpur, [BehBal-Manj], Kasrawan Aima Mangat, Budhabarh, Purika, Pawar, etc. Most of the population is engaged in agriculture.
Distances from other cities
New Delhi 450 kilometres (280 mi)
Jalandhar 74 kilometres (46 mi)
Amritsar 100 kilometres (62 mi)
Ludhiana 131 kilometres (81 mi)
Dharmshala 125 kilometres (78 mi)
Chandigarh 205 kilometres (127 mi)
Hoshiarpur 55 kilometres (34 mi)
Dalhousie 120 kilometres (75 mi).
References
- "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Mukerian