Fazilka

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locator_position = right | state_name = Punjab
district = Firozpur
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population_as_of = 2001
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area_telephone = 01638 | postal_code = 152123 | vehicle_code_range = Pb-22 | sex_ratio =
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Fazilka is a city and a municipal council in Firozpur district in the state of Punjab, India.

= Name & History= The 164 year old historic town of Fazilka in the District Ferozepur, also known as Bangla (the first political officer stationed in this area was Mr.Vans Agnew. He built a bungalow near the horse-shoe lake at Badha and the place came to be known as bangla,a new name given to the new establishment by the people) It is located in southwestern Punjab (INDIA), about 325 km west of Punjab State Capital Chandigarh, 85 km south-west of the district headquarters, Ferozepur and 200 km south of Amritsar. Fazilka is near the India-Pakistan border which is 11 km away. It is situated on the rice growing and cotton rich belt of the state and is one of the major rice exporting centers in India. Before partition, the town was the biggest wool market in undivided Punjab.

Fazilka's origin dates back to AD 1844. It was established by Mr. Vans Agnew and was christened after the original owner of the land, Mian Fazil Watoo.A payment of Rs 144 and annas eight was paid to his descendants in 1877 from panchayat fund and named the place after Mian Fazil Watoo(Lambardar)as FAZILKA. Being at the border, Fazilka also had to bear the brunt of India-Pakistan partition in 1947 and the two Indo-Pak wars of 1965 and 1971. After the death of Mr Agnew Mr Oliver of East India Company took over charge as station Incharge at Fazilka.

Fazilka is world famous for its "Punjabi Tilla Jutti" and "Tosha" sweets which have its origin in Fazilka. The first single cylinder steam ship in the world, Fazilka, was named coincidentally after this town. Fazilka is also home to the second biggest TV tower in Asia, which stands at 305 m above the ground. [www.lovefazilka.esmartweb.com]

Major Landmarks

1. Municipality was formed in 1885, vide Punjab Government notification no. 486, dated 10 December 1885. The town was added to the Ferozepur district on the reduction of Sirsa district to which Fazilka was attached in 1884.

2. In 1936, A beautiful Clock Tower was built at the centre of the town, which is now a landmark.It was built in the memory of Ram Narain Periwal.

Fazilka and Layallpur Clock TowersBoth the clock towers were placed at the city center connected by four /eight markets roads in Fazilka and Lyallpur (Now known as Faislabad) respectively. Bird's-eye view of both the clock tower looks like the Union Jack i.e. national flag of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Both the cities Fazilka and Lyallpur came into existence between 1840-1880. Historical evidance says both city centre were designed by Captain Poham Young, to imitate the Union Flag with eight/four roads radiating from a large clock tower in the centre to main separate markets. Layallpur Clock Tower was built by the British Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, Sir Charles James Lyall for whom it was originally named Lyallpur. Fazilka Clock Tower was built by famous philanthropist of Fazilka Late Mr. Ram Narayan Pediwal. Fazilka clock tower is the tallest clock tower in the North India (Height 95 feet appox.). Fazilka Clock Tower was made by a contractor Sh. Narain Singh in supervision of Mohd. Abdul Kareem, Lala Karam Chand, Seth Jass Raj. It was inaugurated by Mr. M.R.Sachdev, ESQ, ICS, the then Deputy Commissioner, Ferozepur on June 6, 1939 in the presence of Sheepseks Asquire ICS DC Jalandhar and Rai Sahab Lala Vidyadhar PCS SDO Fazilka. The tower was designed by Architect S.D.Wasan. Both Fazilka and Faislabad Clock towers were inaugurated on the same day. Previously it was maintained by Periwal Trust but afret 1991 it is being looked after by Municipal Council, Fazilka [www.myfazilka.com]

Here it is important to note that Fazilka Clock Tower is the first of its kind of Brick Masonry multistoried Building in built in Punjab. (est. 1939). Picture of Fazilka Clock Tower is placed in Picture gallery of Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Chandigarh [http://www.navdeepasija.blogspot.com/, Navdeep Asija, 2008]

3. In 1940, A philanthropist Munshi Ram Aggarwal instituted M.R. college for the education of the youngsters of the region. Now it has been taken over by the Punjab Government, named M.R. Govt. College.

4. In 1947, the population of the town has been 50% Hindus and Sikhs and 50% Muslims before partition of the country.The Muslim population migrated to Pakistan and the Hindu and Sikh refugees from Pakpattan, Haveli, Okara, Montgomery(renamed Sahiwal), Arifwala, Basirpur, Bahawalpur came to this town in caravans.

5. Asafwala 1971 Indo-Pak War Memorial: This was inaugurated by Late President of India Giani Zail Singh. This monument is a tribute to all Indian army soldiers who laid down their lives to save our City. This is under 4 JAT Regiment who played important role in 1971 Indo-Pak War.

Economy of the Town

Economy of the Fazilka is Agro based. Before partition it was a major Wool market. Wool is the hair or fleece of a sheep.It is a natural fibre. Traders used to export Wool to British Isle (Liverpool) via Karachi and Sindh port.In 2007, Wool production decreased to about 1/10th or less of the production before partition.Government has done nothing to better the lot of Shepherds and to enhance the production of wool.

Now Fazilka is a major COTTON, Wheat and Paddy producing area.These crops contribute to the prosperity of Fazilka. As the water level going down day by day, the need of the hour is to diversify land towards Horticulture and Floriculture.There are no major industries.There are some cottonginning & pressing Factories.SomeEdible Oil Crushing Mills and some rice shellers. Most of the educated youngsters are migrating to metros. To halt this migration Indo-Pak border should open and new IT based industries and other like spinning mills Vanspati Ghee Units ,Edible Oil refineries and Food processing Industries should be established.

Education

Graduate level courses are available at M.R. Govt. College. Some private institutes give opportunities for diploma and degree level computer courses.courses are also available for B.Ed.There is one Industrial Training Institute which provide vocational courses.Some private institutes also provide vocational courses. There is no Engineering college at Fazilka.

Colleges and Professional Institutes

# M.R Govt. College, Fazilka
# Jyoti B.Ed College, Fazilka
# D.A.V College of Education, Fazilka
# Sant Kabir Polytechnic, Fazilka
# Art and Craft College, Fazilka
# Bhagwan Parshuram Art & Craft I.T.I Fazilka

Schools
# New Gurukul Vidya Mandir Public School, Fazilka
# Govt. Modal Senior Seconday School, Fazilka
# Atam Vallab Public School, Fazilka
# Army School, Fazilka
# Smt. Karma Bai, D.A.V School, Fazilka
# S.D. Senior Seconday School Fazilka
# D.A.V. Senior Secondary School, Fazilka
# Sanskrit Vidhyalaya, Fazilka
# S.D. Girls Senior Seconday School
# Govt. Girls Senior Seconday School, Fazilka
# Islamia School (Before Partition)
# Sarv Hitkari Vidya Mandir, Fazilka
# D.A.V D.C Modal Senior Seconday School
# Govt. Primary School No. 1, 2 and 3
# Satsang Elementary Primary School, Fazilka
# Jain School, Fazilka
# Arya Kanya Putri Pathshala, Fazilka
# Chanakya Model School, Fazilka
# Holy Heart Day Boarding School, Fazilka
# Rainbow Day Boarding Public School
# Amrit Model School, Fazilka
# Sikh Kanya Putri Pathshala, Fazilka
# Holy Child Public School, Fazilka
# Sacred Heart Convent School, Fazilka

hort Movies on Fazilka

1. Short Movie on Fazilka "Ek Bangla Bane Nyara": Duration 9.49 Minutes, Directed and Still Photography by : Navdeep Asija, Screenplay : Studio Falak Fazilka, Animation : Mr Gaurav Chopra, Designers Club,Gurgaon. Year of Release : 2007. Produced by : Graduates Welfare Association Fazilka.

Youtube Link : Ek Bangla Bane Nyara [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps-QAD3_qmE

2. Fazilka Ke Prehri : A Movie on Asafwala 1971 India Pakistan War Memorial"'Duration 8.32minutes, Concept and Direction by : Navdeep Asija, Year of Release : 2008. Produced by : Graduates Welfare Association Fazilka

Youtube Link : Fazilka Ke Prehri [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGyurrSCXA4]

ports & Yoga

one can pursue 1 Cricket 2 Hockey 3 Weightlifting 4 Wrestling 5 Football(Soccer) 6 Volleyball 7 Table tennis 8 Basketball 9 Billiards 10 Swimming 11 kabaddi 12 Kho-Kho 13 Athletics 14 judo Karate 15 Badminton 16 Lawn Tennis 17 Yoga

1 There is one stadium at M.R.Govt.College campus Though the stadium was constructed with state govt.help Public approach is restricted.Sports authorities should make it open for eveyone

2 One swimming pool is constructed with the help of govt at The Recreation Club .This is open for all.

3 Now some private modern health clubs are opened where one can pursue Weightlifting,Bodybuilding,slimming course.For bllliards there are some private Tables.

4 There is one Yoga ashram at club road.There are some Morning Walker Clubs.

5 There is one Cricket Association.Other sports are encouraged at School & college level and individual level

6 There is demand for Lawn Tennis court at Fazilka.At The Recreation club Fazilka this facility could be created. There was Lawn Tennis court up to seventies in The Recreation club.Some old members were fond of this game.Those people and young sportpersons of Fazilka are keen to start this world popular game.

Fairs and Festivals

Fazilka region celebrated almost all important major festivals of India, like Diwali, Dushehra, Holi and Gurpurab. Apart from these major festival fazilka is famous for;

1. Vijay Diwas Celebration at Asafwala War Memorial on 17th December jointly by Indian Army and War Memorial Trust.

2. Village Ban Wala Mela.

3. Village Lalo Wali Wala Mela organised by famous Bedi Family of Fazilka in the memory of their Grand Mother.

4. Village Lakhe Kadayian Wala Mela, Twice in Year. Famous one is 1st date of Desi Month Sawan every years to celebrate the start of monsoon season.5. Peer Guraya Mela, Nayi Abadi Fazilka

6. 15th August and 26th January Celebration at Sadqui Check Post,Indo Pakistan Border, Fazilka

7. [http://www.fazilkafestival.org Fazilka Heritage Festival] , Mehak Sarhad Di to celebrate and promote art, culture and food of Fazilka region by Graduates Welfare Association Fazilka.

Recreational Facilities

1. Badha Lake (Closed), it was famous for Peacock and Boat Rides

2. Retreat ceremony at Sadqui check post at India-Pakistan Border 11 km from Fazilka

3. Asafwala India-Pakistan War Memorial 9 km from Fazilka towards sadqui border.

4. Cinema : Raja Cinema and Sanjeev Cinema

5. M.R. College Sports Stadium, Fazilka

6. Late Lala Sunam Rai Municipal Library, Pratap Bagh, Fazilka. Presently maintained by Press Club Fazilka

7. Reading Room : 2

8. Indoor Sports Auditorium : 2 ( Govt Boys and Girls Senior Seconday School, Fazilka)

9. High Power Doordarshan TV Transmission Tower with Second Highest TV Tower in Asia, HT. 305m

10. Broadband By BSNL, Airttel, TATA Indicom and Connect.

11. 5 Parks : Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Park (Pratap Bagh), Divya Jyoti Park near TV Tower, Swami Vivekanand Part near Truck Union, Seth Shopat Rai Pediwal Bagh, near Badha Lake and Railway Park

12. Yog Ashram Fazilka

Utility Services

Municipal council of Fazilka is responsible for garbage handling, street light, water supply ,sewage treatment, dasposal of dead animals,dead birds and last rites of unidentified dead bodies.City telecommunications needs are met by (1) Fixed Landlines Telephones are serviced by BSNL and HFCL Infotech Ltd(Connect)(2) Mobile Phones(GSM Technology)are serviced by BSNL,Bharti Airtel,Vodafone and HFCL infotech Ltd(Connect)(3) Tata Teleservices Ltd and Reliance communication Ltd proviode CDMA SErvices Broadband internet facilities are provided by HFCL Infotech Ltd(connect)and BSNL.Wireless Broadband internet facilities are serviced by Tata teleservice Ltd and Reliance Communication Ltd through their Plug to Surf InstrumentsDirect to home (DTH) is provided by Tata Sky,and Dish Tv. Local cable operators also give cable connections. Electricity is supplied by state owned Punjab state Electricity EB)

The Resources

The hinterland around this town grows high quality cereals (wheat, rice and others). When a calamity occurs due to food shortage in other provinces in India and in neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, the supply for food grains are from this region. A hybrid variety of citrus fruit is grown successfully in this region known as ‘Kino’. The high quality Gauva from the hinterland is a sweet and high nutrition fruit from this border region.

Public Transport System of Fazilka : Ecocabs : Dial-a-Rickshaw [ [http://www.arrivesafe.org/ecocab_india.php Road Safety India, NGO on Road Safety in India, Traffic education material, road safety programs, campaigns ] ]

Fazilka is a first city in this world, which has designed Public Transport System, using traditional Cycle Rickshaw. This Fazilka concept of promoting Green Technology is well taken by International Community. World Carfree Network publish the achievement of this small city to supress global warming using unique initiatives like ECOCABS. This Ecocab project is supporting livlihood of 450 families of the region. It saves an estimated 900 litre of fuel and 14000kg fresh air on dialy basis.

This project has been executed by Gradutes Welfare Association Fazilka in association with Fazilka Rickshaw Union. The core team as follows

1. Customer Helpline Facilities : Mr Vikram Ahuja2. Project Incharge : Mr Amit Thakral3. Project Identification, Design and Transport Planner : Mr Navdeep Asija4. Rickshaw Design : Dr Bhupinder Singh, IIT Roorkee

GWAF has applied for the copyright of this technology under Fazilka Green Technology

The Arts and Craft

The heritage cottage industries like woven strings (Waan) fabricated from Sarkanda grass acquired from the bank of river Sutlej has enabled the intensive labour but low profit cottage industries to prosper. Skilled women power produce quality utilities and general articles for their own use and for gifts. The skilled leather workers stitch golden shoes PUNJABI JUTTI befitting the royalty and are exported.Embroidered suits have always been popular with women, especially in Punjab. Fazilka is famous for its embroidery, because of its high- quality work, sold at reasonable rates. Hand embroidery is done by Muslim karigars, who came from Barelli and settled down here. The handiwork is so delicately done that it takes your breath away.The suits, saris, and kurtis that you can purchase in the Fazilka market, are much cheaper than similar ones available in the bigger cities. This creative art has given self-employment to the ladies and karigars of Fazilka. All Fazilka women, rich or not so- rich, certainly wear embroidered suits.

Environmental and Drinking Water Needs

There are no major gardens in the town. Municipality should purchase 10 acres of land on all major roads like Maloutroad, Abohar road, Ferozepur road and develop these lands into beautiful gardensThe ground water for drinking purpose consumed by the population is riddled with excess fluoride which makes the people grow old even at forty. The children have damaged teeth and bone deteriorations. Recently government has provided canal drinking water but a lot is desired on this front.

Leading Business and Corporate Houses of Fazilka

Economy of Fazilka is based upon Agriculture, all leading business houses of Fazilka are agro based.Main are;
# Dhawan Transport co. Fazilka
# Zamindara Farmsolutions, Fazilka
# Nasa Agro Industries, Fazilka
# Jhamb Industries and Enterprises, Fazilka
# Pediwal Fruit Farm, Khippanwali, Fazilka C/o Mr Sushil Pediwal
# Orient Craft (P) Limited, Gurgaon
# Bedi Farms, Fazilka
# IndSwift Laboratories,Mohali
# Ganpat Rai Tara Chand Cotton Merchants Fazilka
# Laxmi Cotton Mills, Bathla Family
# Jyani Organics and Farms, Katehra, Fazilka
# Shree Balaji Cotton Mills Malout Road Fazilka
# Nath Mal Bhanwar Lal, Fazilka
# Raja Cinema, Fazilka
# Jain Sales, Fazilka
# Pakpatnian Sweets famous for Fazilka sweet "TOSHA"
# Daulat Sweets, leading sweeet house in Fazilka region

Sad Story of Badha lake

Diverting the Sutlej water in Punjab to the Thar desert has affected the residents of Fazilka, a small town near the Radcliff line. This has been done to undoubtedly win over vote banks. The town situated along the banks of the freshwater horseshoe lake Badha has been receiving snow water as recharge from Sutlej. But the diversion has made the lake fluoride-ridden, with an increase in the total dissolved solids in groundwater. Birds from Siberia would come to this lake earlier. Once a breeding ground for fish, today the place is dry. We see encroachments on the riverbanks and the mafia sell the sand under the riverbed. And with the Sutlej truncated at Suleimanki Head Works by the Water Commission of the government of India, there's little hope for the people of Fazilka. Maybe a channel routed from the Bhakra main canal to the existing network of channels in South Punjab can fill the Badha lake with water every season.

Master Plan [(Year Future)]

New money is coming. Price of properties are increasing. [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] Improvement Trust and Municipal Council (or any other Town Planning Authority) should ensure proper sewerage system, proper drainage system, proper drinking water facility and good civic amenities for new areas added to [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] and all existing wards of [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] . Flyovers and overbridges should also include in future Master Plans. Level of main roads, city roads and street roads remain same. It will avoid wastage of money in raising levels and flooding low level areas resulting from this planning. Young Civil Engineers and Architects belonging to [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] should voluntarily suggest master plan to authorities. Vision statement [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] 2047 has been released by Graduates Welfare Association [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] .

Famous People

This town produced professional singers of the level of Mr. Mehdi Hasan and Ms Reshma before partition of the sub continent. Most of the towns and villages in this region take their names from the habits of people living in the particular region. There are villages with names like “hamlet of the bitter people” (Kaurian-wali) and the “hamlet of the chiefs” (Paincha-wali). And of course there are villages with silly names like” where the asses got drowned” (Gaddon-doab) took place. [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] is of course the town of the learned people (‘Fazil’ in Persian means learned person). World famous. Others are
*Mehndi Hasan, World Famous Gazal Singer
*Padamshree, Pushpa Hans, Singer Actor
*Late Kunwar Mohinder Singh Bedi, Famous Poet
*Padamshree Kunwar Rajinder Singh Bedi, Film Maker
*Sardar Gurbachan Singh Brar, Indian Hockey Team Captain, 1950
*Late Lala Sunam Rai, Freedom Fighter
*Justice H.S Bedi, Supreme Court of India
*Mrs Mera Chadha Borwankar, IPS Maharashra Crime Head
*Padam Bhushan Dr. Jagjit Singh Chopra, President Indian Neurology Society
*Late Sh Rajinder Singh Bedi, Famous Urdu Poet
*Hindu chaplain of USA, Rajan Zed, worked in [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka]
*Manzoor Ilahi, Pakistani Test Cricketer
*Ashwini Ahuja, Writer & Novelist
*Er.Sarvpartap Singh Wander, Real Estate Developer, Toronto, Canada
* Swami Keshwanand

Educationists

*Prof.(Dr)B.L. Ahuja, Retired Prof. IIT Delhi
*Prof (Dr)Bhupinder Singh, IIT Roorkee, Urja Purash Uttrakhand
*Prof (Dr)K.K. Pujara, Retired Prof. IIT Delhi
*Prof (Dr)Harpreet Singh,Head E & Ec Department,Wyne State Univ, USA
*Prof C.P. Kamboj, Famous Computer Books Writer
*Lecturer Rattan Lal Kataria,Vetter of Maths Book of PSEB(10th)
*Mr Ashwini Ahuja, Writer/Columnist/Novelist & Lecturer

MLA's of [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] [Election Commission of India, http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2002/pollupd/ac/states/S19/index_fs.htm]

* 2007 Ch.Surjit Kumar Jyani (BJP)

* 2002 Dr Mohinder Rinwa (INC)

* 1997 Ch.Surjit Kumar Jyani (BJP)

* 1992 Dr Mohinder Rinwa (Independent)

* 1985 Ch.Radha Krishan (BJP)

* 1980 Ch Kanshi Ram (INC)

* 1977 Ch.Kanshi Ram (INC)

Musicians

1. Sh. Krishan Shant

2. Prof. (Dr) Vijay Praveen

3. S. Manjinder Taneja

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Flora & Fauna

1. Neem

2. Parrot

3. Sheep

4. Peacock

5. Lotus

Languages/Dialects of [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] Region [Dr. Bhupinder Singh, [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] Voices, Newsletter of GWAF]

Unlike the neibouring tow of Abohar, the Fazilians have ethnic groups hailing from Southern Punjab, Rajasthan, Malwa, Sahiwal with their own specific dialects, yet they opt for Punjabi.

It is interesting to know about the crucible that is [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] where theses dialects merge into Theth Punjabi. The major dialects are

1. Sahaiwali / Lehndi (spoken by Rai Sikhs, Kambojas and migrants from Sahiwal (Pakistan)2. Mahajani spoken by migrants from deep Sindh and Southern Punjab 3. Malwai spoken by settlers from erstwhile Faridkot state 4. Bagri spoken by rural settlers fro Haryana 5. Rajasthani spoken by business families from Bikaner and Alwar region6. Theth Punjabi spoken by migrants from Majha and Doaba and many other versions

Dances of [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] Region [Dr. Nahar Singh's, 1988, Panjaabi Lok-Naach: Sabhiaachaarak Bhoomika te Saarthakta ["Punjabi Folk-Dance: Cultural Role and Significance"] , Lokgit Prakashan, Translated, with editorial remarks, by Gibb Schrefler (2003). http://www.uweb.ucsb.edu/~hcritz/dholpages/jhummarweb1.html ]

[http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] is famous due to the widely propagated style of jhummar dance by the late Baba Pokhar Singh (1916-2002). Pokhar Singh's family had migrated from the Montgomery district of Western Punjab, and they claim to represent the "Ravi" style of jhummar. However, the region they settled in (i.e. [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] ) had its own style of jhummar (which they refer to as the "Satluj" style). Therefore, at least two regional styles were mixed in every day life, and in his jhummar routine (which was basically the same each time, and which the family and friends still perform today) Pokhar identified several other regional actions.

Pinds /Farm villages

Complete List of Village/Habitation of [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] Border Block (Village Population in Brackets)Abhun (1806), Ahal Bodla (1319), Aliana (2162), Almshah (1292), Arni wala Shekh Subhan (7565), Asf Wala (785), Awa Urf Waryampura (946), Badha (1323), Bakhu Shah (505), Bana Wala (2467), Banwala Hanwanta (1428), Bandiwala (850), Began Wali (1838), Behak Khas (3828),bodi wala pitha (2685), Chak Babwala (1596), Chak Ban wala (747), Chak Khio wall (1839), Chak Ruhela (826), Challan wali (1860), Choharian Wall (1601), Chuari Wala Chisti (1917), Dab Wala Kallan (3678), Dippan wali (2332), Dippulana (2312), Dona Sakindari (157), Gagan ke (560), Ganjbakash Sani (0), Ganjuana (1783), Ghalian Wali Bodla (1539), Gharianai (86), Ghatian Wali Jattan (1695), Ghrumi (415), Ghurka (1389), Gulam Rasul Wala (986 ), Gulshah (0), Hasta Kallan (5820), Hiran Wali (1450), Islam Wala (2764), Jand Wala Kharta (1701), Jandwala Bhime Shah (2809), Jhnnger (0), Jhotian wali (4041), Jiwanpura (0), Jore Jad urf Chimne wala (1093), Jorke Ande Wali (921), Jorki Kankarwali (1205), Kabulshah Hithar (1395), Kamal Wala (2916), Kand wala Hazrkhan (2977), Kander Ke (0), Karian (1425), Karni Khera (3244), Kawan Wali (1076), Khan Wala (932), Kikkar Wala Roopa (412), Killi (90), Koharian wali (2472), Kokhar (0), Korian wali (5315), Kotha urf Lukmanpur (1422), Lalan Wali (2449), Mahatam Nagar (1651), Mahuana Bodla (3150), Mambeke (858), Miani Basti (1358), Mohar Jamsher (629), Mohar Khiva (1499), Mohar Sona urf Nakike (492), Muazzam (3376), Muhammad Amira (296 ), Muhammad Islam (0), Muhammad Usman (0), Muhammed Pire (1252), Mullia wali (2196), Muthian wali (1849), Naulan (759), Nur Muhammad (210), Ojan Wall (2174), Oudian (1108), Pacca Chisti (1909), Pakkan (2665), Panchan wali (761), Patti Puran (395), Qader Bakhsh (504), Qutabdin Urf Bery Wala (215), Ram Nagar Urf Jattwali (686 ), Rampura (975), Rana (2138), Rehela Teje Ka (698), Saido Ke Uttar urf Chander (1261), Sajrana (3842), Salemshah (2150), Saudi ke Hithar (1209), Shama Khan Ka (2132), Singhpura (1354), Sultanpura 14 10.00 (14), Suresh Wala (3059), Tahli Wala Bodla (3121), Tahli Wala Jattan (2179), Tehkalander (924)

Modes of Transportation

Railways

The first railway line through the town was setup in year 1898 on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of the accession of Queen Victoria. [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] was connected by railway to McLeodganj (now in Pakistan and renamed Mandi Sadiqganj) on the route to Bahawalnagar and then to Bahawalpur. [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] was connected by railway also to Amruka (now in Pakistan) through Chaanwala. The tracks from [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] to McLeod Ganj from [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] to Chaanwala are now closed, perhaps uprooted.

[http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] railway station is connected to Ferozepur and Bhatinda junctions of Northern Railways. A new railway line to Abohar is being constructed and will shorten the distance to Bikaner by over 100 km.

Roads

National Highway 10 passes through [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] and connects to Delhi via Hissar and Rohtak.State highway [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] -Ferozepur.State highway [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] -Malout.

Airports

Amritsar International Airport and Ludhiana Domestic Airport serves [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] .

Maps

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Demographics & Geography

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] had a population of 67,424. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 62%. In [http://www.myfazilka.com Fazilka] , 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Fazilka has a majority Sikh population making up 51%. The Hindu population makes up the rest. Before partition there were many muslim villages around 80 in total. Fazilka was hit hard by mobs of jatt Sikh farmers who wanted revenage for the Lahore attack on Sikhs. Fazilka area is not really a big or popular area in Punjab it is just known for farming.Location: Latitude: 20.25N Longitude: 74.04E

District Ferozepur

State: Punjab (INDIA)

PIN Code: 152123

STD Code: 01638

Urban Population: 70,000 ( Appox.)

Height above mean sea level :177.185 m

Climate Winter (December 21) : 2oC (minimum)

Summer (May 21) : 45oC (maximum)

Potable water: Deep tube wells

Rainfall : 723.9 mm(Annual)

Air pollution : Nil

References

9. = Independent Talk to senior People By Davinder Aggarwal