- Alawalpur
Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Alawalpur | type = city | latd = 31.43 | longd = 75.65
locator_position = right | state_name = Punjab
district = Jalandhar
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altitude = 232
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 7172| population_density =
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footnotes =Alawalpur is a city and a
municipal council inJalandhar district in the state of Punjab,India . Alawalpur is named after Alawal Khan a Pathan who ruled the area during the time of Maharajah Ranjit Singh. Sardar Himmat Singh Jallewalia, a General in Ranjit Singh's army later conquered Alawalpur. His descendants still live in a fort that is located in the middle of the city.Geography
Alawalpur is located at coord|31.43|N|75.65|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/23/Alawalpur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Alawalpur] ] It has an average elevation of 232
metre s (761 feet).Alawalpur is mainly surrounded by aggriculture land. Many people make there living from farming. Wheat, rice, sugarcane, sunflower, maze, potato are some of the major crops in the Alawalpur area.Alawalpur is now mainly ruled by dhariwal family and his decendants( harmandeep singh dhariwal).He is one the rising star in football. Mainly alawalpur is dominated by dhariwals, dhillions, mands and many moreDemographics
As of 2001 Indiacensus , [GR|India] Alawalpur had a population of 7172. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Alawalpur has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 55% of the males and 45% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.References
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