Dasuya

Dasuya Dasua
—  town  —
Dasuya Location of Dasuya in Punjab and India
Coordinates	31°49′N 75°40′E / 31.82°N 75.66°E / 31.82; 75.66Coordinates: 31°49′N 75°40′E / 31.82°N 75.66°E / 31.82; 75.66
Country	India
State	Punjab
District(s)	Hoshiarpur
MLA	Mr A S Sahi
Population • Density	20,118 (2001[update]) • 168 /km2 (435 /sq mi)
Sex ratio	1000: 960 ♂/♀
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	120 square kilometres (46 sq mi) • 240 metres (790 ft)
Codes • Pincode • 144205 • Telephone • +01883 • Vehicle • PB21

Dasuya (Dasua) is a town and a municipal council in Hoshiarpur district in the state of Punjab, India. The town name was derived from its historical events as it was destroyed and rebuilt ten times, hence the name Dasuya (Da meaning “Ten” and Suya “Built”). .

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census,^[1] Dasuya had a population of 20,118. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. The average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79% and, female literacy is 73%. In Dasuya, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Geography

Dasuya is located at 31°49′N 75°40′E / 31.82°N 75.66°E / 31.82; 75.66.^[2] It has an average elevation of 240 metres (787 feet) from sea level.

Location

Dasuya (Dasua) is located on National Highway 1A which connects Jammu and Kashmir to rest of India. It is located in the district Hoshiarpur of Punjab state in India. The town is well connected with rail and road with rest of India. Major cities in the vicinity of Dasua are Hoshiarpur (48 km), Mukerian (14 km), Jalandhar (56 km), Gurdaspur (40 km), Amritsar (90 km) and Pathankot (56 km). State highways running through Dasua connect Hoshiarpur,[ Talwara, and Hajipur to the town. Other connecting roads link Dasuya with Amritsar through Shri Hargovindpur, Daulatpur through Kamahi Devi and Kapurthla through Miani and Begowal. The Holy Shrine of Mata Chintpurni(Chinnmastika) can also be reached via Hajipur-Talwara route.

River Beas flows in the west and seasonal rivers flows on the north (Takkar Sahib, Ghoghra region) and south (Odhra, Garna Sahib region). There are two major canals which serve to irrigate field in the area.

History

It is believed that it was once surrounded by a huge wall, which had various gates.

Dasuya is a very ancient town. It is believed that it was known as Virat Nagar in the Mahabharata and the Pandavas spent last one year of their exile in Virat Nagar in the service of its king.

Economy

Dasuya is one of the key towns of Hoshiarpur. The per capita income of Dasuya is higher than rest of Punjab which in turn is leading within India. Dasuya is an agriculture-centered community. Apart from routine rice, wheat, maize and sugarcane, farmers also grow sunflower, pulses, potatoes, sesame, peaches, oranges, papaya, grapes, melons and mangoes. Dasuya is located in the Basmati belt of India which extends from Karnal to Jammu region.

Since independence Dasuya is known for its brick kilns which are located in Odhra and Bhangala clusters. Bricks for constructions are supplied throughout Punjab and Himachal region from these clusters.

Randhawa sugar mill and distillery is the major employer in the region. It consumes majority of the sugarcane grown in Dasuya region and is a major supplier of sugar to other parts of India. Recently, Hash Biotech Ltd. has opened their farms in the southern parts of Dasuya. Hash Biotech pvt Ltd., is an official partner of IIMSAM (United Nations) and is a leading firm in the South Asia. Hash Biotech provides both high and low end jobs to the local population.

Animal husbandry and poultry industry is another driving force of Dasuya’s economy. Dasuya was a top poultry producer until 1970s. After 2000, Poultry industry has regained its position and now several big (Dhir Poultry and Kahlon Poultry) and small players have invested in this sector. In recent days farmers in Panwan region of Dasuya has started investing in commercial pisciculture.

Dasuya is a major supplier of the timber to North India. Eucalyptus, Ashok and Poplar are the main plantations. Northern Railways have a special yard for timber loading in the region.

Administration

Dasuya is administered by a council which was established in 1985. The town is divided into 13 administrative wards and there have been attempts for it to be granted district status. Aside from these wards there are several villages which are now considered to be within the city limits.

Places of interest

Dasuya has a historical significance. There are many temples belonging to the Pandavas which are still in existence.

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• 'Shiva Temple' (Talab) dug by Pandavas during agatvaas.
• Old fort around Imli chowk
• Beas River in the west
• Garna Sahib Gurudwara (Bodal village), visited by 6th Guru Shri Hargobind Sahib
• Kamahi Devi, the temple for Kamakshi Devi in the hills on Dasuya-Sansarpur Road
• Pong Dam on Beas River near Talwara, very beautiful views
• Mandir Baba Nand Lal, Sahora Dadial near Nangal Ghogra on Dasuya-Hajipur Road.
• Gagan Ji da Tilla temple on a hill in Sahora Kandi near Nangal Ghogra on Dasuya-Hajipur Road, visited by the Pandavas during their exile, on the advise of Shri Krishna

Education

The literacy rate of Dasuya is 76%, which is higher than the national standard of 59.5%. There are numerous colleges for further education, as well as technical institutes and schools.

References

1. ^ "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. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01. 
2. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dasua

External links

• MC Dasuya
• Dasuya Portal