Mukandpur
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Mukandpur is a village near Banga
, Nawanshahr district
(also known as Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar, in Punjab
, India.
, Prozepur, Talwandi Phattu, Jhingran
, Shokar and Hakimpur.
was established in 1994.
The parents of Amardeep set up the College in memory of their son. Gurcharn Singh Shergill and Ms.Surinder Kaur decided to open a college in their native village Mukandpur. The Trust and the college overseas committee, Principal and Members of the staff worked in harmony to achieve the objectives and take the college to the zenith of glory. In July 2007 the College
acquired the status of being a constituent college of GNDU Amritsar.
The College
houses a double storied library which has more than 21,000 books placed on its open shelves. More than 40 magazines, Journals and periodicals adorn its stands. The library has an e-book section also. Latest equipment like OHP, multimedia, TV, stereo, DVD etc. are employed as teaching aids.
The College
also has Chemistry, Biology,Botany,Zoology, Home Science, Child care, Dairy Farming, Music, Physics, Dress Designing and Automobile Maintenance labs. Internet service is provided. An English language
lab with Re-Net software imported from Finland has been set up. There is a separate seminar hall with a capacity of 170 persons.
The College
has a gymnasium with its latest imported machines. The Darshan Gill sports complex with a track of four hundred meters, has playing fields for football, hockey, volleyball and handball.
The college principal resides in college campus. Teachers are also provided accommodation in 24 beautifully built flats. A girls hostel is also available. A fleet of eight buses carries girl students to the College
from their respective villages. A generator is installed for continuous power supply during power cuts. The majestic open-air theatre helps students to nurture their academic and cultural capabilities.
The college students have performed considerably well in the youth festivals and has won a number of prizes. In sports as well the college has won the university championship for five consecutive years in ‘B’ Division.
The college offers, apart from MCA and MBA, two full time P.G Courses namely Economics, and Information Technology. It also offers B.A, B.C.A, B.Com, B.Sc courses in Medical, Non-Medical, Economics, computer Science. Vocational subjects like Functional English, Dairy Farming, Computer Application and Automobile Maintenance are also offered ate degree level. In addition the college also runs P.G Diploma in Computer Application and P.G Diploma in Financial Services(Banking and Insurance).
since its inception, the Mela
lasts for four days.
(Lakh Data) came to Balachaur
. He started his journey from Rattewal and reached Mukandpur. He stayed here for nine days. Since then this fair is held in Mukandpur and lasts for nine days. A "Saang" starts from Rattewal and reaches Mukandpur. The leader of the "Saang" holds a flag which is called a "Togh".
surname.
Sardar Sadhu Singh Shergill served longest period as SARPANCH in history of Mukandpur.
Dr.Amarjit Singh, founder secty-Trust of ASSM College
Jagtar Singh Shoker, NRI from UK has participated in growth of Mukandpur from last 15 years
Gurcharan Singh Shergill, founder chairman ASSM College Trust. Another famous clan of 'Selhi' belongs to Mukandpur and was a dominant group some years back. Now most of it has emigrated abroad. Still few families from the clan like Bhimsen Selhi, Baldev Raj Selhi etc are still residing the village. The people from this clan have done very well various fields life. There are other clans like Bajaj etc.
Also see the link: http://mokandpur.com/ for information about Mokandpur (Also spelled Mukandpur , old spelling during British Raj Makandpur and Mokundpur).
K L Seghal hailed from Mukandpur, so does Daler Mehndi
.
mukandpur also holds history of ancient temples and gurdwaras,shiv mandir mukandpur is almost 250 yrs old,gurdwara Shaeedan situated at assm college has the honor of visiting of guru sahiban whie their journey.There are also other famous religios sites present in mukandpur which are famous in area.
Banga
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, Nawanshahr district
Nawanshahr District
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(also known as Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar, in Punjab
Punjab (India)
Punjab ) is a state in the northwest of the Republic of India, forming part of the larger Punjab region. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the south and southeast and Rajasthan to the southwest as well as the Pakistani province of Punjab to the...
, India.
Demographics
According to the 2001 Census, Mukandpur has a population of 3,785 people. Neighbouring villages include JagatpurJagatpur
Jagatpur is an industrial town located in the Cuttack district of Orissa, India.-Geography:Jagatpur is located at . It has an average elevation of ....
, Prozepur, Talwandi Phattu, Jhingran
Jhingran
Jhingran is a village situated in District Nawanshahr , India. Jhingran is an important village for Shergill clan of Jatts. There is Gurudwara Baba Mana Ji who is said to be Forefather of Shergill families residing in various villages like JHINGRAN, Mukandpur, DYALPUR, LAROYA, JAGATPUR, BAHUA...
, Shokar and Hakimpur.
Shopping Centre
The village has expanded to include a shopping area which serves the local villages.Amardeep Singh Shergill Memorial College Mukandpur
The CollegeCollege
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
was established in 1994.
The parents of Amardeep set up the College in memory of their son. Gurcharn Singh Shergill and Ms.Surinder Kaur decided to open a college in their native village Mukandpur. The Trust and the college overseas committee, Principal and Members of the staff worked in harmony to achieve the objectives and take the college to the zenith of glory. In July 2007 the College
College
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
acquired the status of being a constituent college of GNDU Amritsar.
The College
College
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
houses a double storied library which has more than 21,000 books placed on its open shelves. More than 40 magazines, Journals and periodicals adorn its stands. The library has an e-book section also. Latest equipment like OHP, multimedia, TV, stereo, DVD etc. are employed as teaching aids.
The College
College
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
also has Chemistry, Biology,Botany,Zoology, Home Science, Child care, Dairy Farming, Music, Physics, Dress Designing and Automobile Maintenance labs. Internet service is provided. An English language
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
lab with Re-Net software imported from Finland has been set up. There is a separate seminar hall with a capacity of 170 persons.
The College
College
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
has a gymnasium with its latest imported machines. The Darshan Gill sports complex with a track of four hundred meters, has playing fields for football, hockey, volleyball and handball.
The college principal resides in college campus. Teachers are also provided accommodation in 24 beautifully built flats. A girls hostel is also available. A fleet of eight buses carries girl students to the College
College
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
from their respective villages. A generator is installed for continuous power supply during power cuts. The majestic open-air theatre helps students to nurture their academic and cultural capabilities.
The college students have performed considerably well in the youth festivals and has won a number of prizes. In sports as well the college has won the university championship for five consecutive years in ‘B’ Division.
The college offers, apart from MCA and MBA, two full time P.G Courses namely Economics, and Information Technology. It also offers B.A, B.C.A, B.Com, B.Sc courses in Medical, Non-Medical, Economics, computer Science. Vocational subjects like Functional English, Dairy Farming, Computer Application and Automobile Maintenance are also offered ate degree level. In addition the college also runs P.G Diploma in Computer Application and P.G Diploma in Financial Services(Banking and Insurance).
Amardeep Mela
The "Amardeep Mela" is organised annually by the Amardeep Singh Shergill Memorial College, Mukandpur. An annual feature of the CollegeCollege
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
since its inception, the Mela
Mela
Mela is a Sanskrit word meaning 'gathering' or 'to meet' or a Fair. It is used in the Indian subcontinent for all sizes of gathering and can be religious, commercial, cultural or sports. In rural traditions melas or village fairs were of great importance...
lasts for four days.
Chaunkian Da Mela
A famous fair known as "Chaunkian da Mela" is held in Mukandpur. A faqir named "Sakhi SarwarSakhi Sarwar
Sakhi Sarwar is a town and union council of Dera Ghazi Khan District in the Punjab province of Pakistan.-Lakh Data:Syed Ahmad Sultan Sakhi Sarwar is also known as Lakh Data, Sakhi Sultan and Lalan Wali Sarkar. He was the son of Hazrat Zainul Abedin, who migrated from Baghdad and settled in Shahkot ...
(Lakh Data) came to Balachaur
Balachaur
Balachaur is a teshil town and a nagar panchayat in Nawanshahr district in the state of Punjab, India.Birth place of Choudhary Rahmat Ali and was barrister at law in England.-History:...
. He started his journey from Rattewal and reached Mukandpur. He stayed here for nine days. Since then this fair is held in Mukandpur and lasts for nine days. A "Saang" starts from Rattewal and reaches Mukandpur. The leader of the "Saang" holds a flag which is called a "Togh".
People of Mukandpur
Many residents share the ShergillShergill
The Shergill Jatt / Jat Clan is from Punjab, India. Many Shergills also use the surname Gill as they have descended from Gill clan of Jats. Shergill was one of the eight sons of Gillpal who was the founder of Gill surname.- Shergill Surname:...
surname.
Sardar Sadhu Singh Shergill served longest period as SARPANCH in history of Mukandpur.
Dr.Amarjit Singh, founder secty-Trust of ASSM College
Jagtar Singh Shoker, NRI from UK has participated in growth of Mukandpur from last 15 years
Gurcharan Singh Shergill, founder chairman ASSM College Trust. Another famous clan of 'Selhi' belongs to Mukandpur and was a dominant group some years back. Now most of it has emigrated abroad. Still few families from the clan like Bhimsen Selhi, Baldev Raj Selhi etc are still residing the village. The people from this clan have done very well various fields life. There are other clans like Bajaj etc.
Also see the link: http://mokandpur.com/ for information about Mokandpur (Also spelled Mukandpur , old spelling during British Raj Makandpur and Mokundpur).
K L Seghal hailed from Mukandpur, so does Daler Mehndi
Daler Mehndi
Daler Mehndi , born August 18, 1967, is an Indian Bhangra pop singer.Mehndi was a student of traditional Punjabi music and his first album broke sales records in India. Since 1995 he has recorded several highly successful albums in India, and also sung as a playback singer for several Hindi movies...
.
mukandpur also holds history of ancient temples and gurdwaras,shiv mandir mukandpur is almost 250 yrs old,gurdwara Shaeedan situated at assm college has the honor of visiting of guru sahiban whie their journey.There are also other famous religios sites present in mukandpur which are famous in area.
See Also
Mukandpur village (now named as Chak No.65-GB in Tehsil Jaranwala, District Faisalabad, PakistanChak No.65-GB Mukandpur, Jaranwala, District Faisalabad, Pakistan
Chak No.65-GB Mukandpur is a historical village located about 25 kilometers towards south of Faisalabad and nearly 10 kilometres toward north of Jaranwala on Jaranwala - Faisalabad in Tehsil Jaranwala of District Faisalabad in Pakistan.-See Also:...