Jandiala

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Jandiala | type = city | latd = 31.17 | longd = 75.62
locator_position = right | state_name = Punjab
district = Jalandhar
leader_title = Sarpanch
leader_name = Baba Rajinder Singh Johal
altitude = 226
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 23,829| population_density =
area_magnitude= sq. km
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area_telephone = 91-1826
postal_code = 144033
vehicle_code_range = PB 08
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Jandiala is a village in Jalandhar district in the Indian state of Punjab.Jandiala is also known as Jandiala Manjki, (A part of a small area known as Manjki region). Jandiala is a big village as compared to the surrounding villages. The post office opened in around 1910. Till this day the mail to the neighboring villages is routed via Jandiala. At present Jandiala has 6 scheduled and 1 cooprative Banks.

Overview

As the literacy rate has been high the village has always produced many well known personalities in almost every field, be it at village level, state level, national or even International level. Jandiala has produced more than 70 freedom fighters/ Gadri Babas, who selflessly struggled for the independence of the motherland India. Jandiala is considered among the pioneer villages of Punjab from where early migration to the western world (As early as 1895) took place. Some of the famous persons of current era are Sr. Darbara Singh Johal, Ex Chief Minister of Punjab (1980 - 1983),Dr Sardara Singh Johal, ex vice-chairman Planning Board Punjab, Er. Santokh Singh Johal, (Retd.Chief Engineer, PSEB),Assa Singh Johal, Canadian Businesman, Avtar Jandialvi, internationally famous poet, Lamber Singh Johal (businessman), Maj.Nachhatar Singh Johal (Olympian - 2008), Indian Army, Er. Gatibodh Johal, IndianOil Officer, Dr. Lakhwinder Johal (Doordarshan), Sr. Rajinder Singh Johal (Distt. President, Indian National Congress), Mrs. Inderjeet Kaur Johal (Retd. Principal), Com.Daljit Singh (Distt. Secretary, CPIM), Sh. Inderjeet Trikha (Tehsildar Retd.)etc. Bhag Singh Johal immigrated to Bradford settled in Nottingham. Grandfather of leading Physicist Dr. Amundeep Singh Johal.Smt Narinder Kaur is sarpanch of Jandiala w.e.f.12.08.2008.

Almost every house in Jandiala has a family member living overseas. As per rough estimate more than 12000 First and Second Generation NRIs have their roots in Jandiala.There are many houses which are closed since many years as all the family members have migrated to overseas countries. [ [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20021016/windows/note.htm Parents of NRI] ]

The famous places are Jhandiaan Wala Chownk, Khangah, Gurdwara Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Gurdwara Baba Bhumia ji, Gurdwara Baba Sidh,Baba Marh etc.The village is also famous for the annual fair of Chownkian, which normally takes place on 26th/27th Feb every year.

Jandiala is the only village in the Jalandhar district to have a Government College.There are many educational institutes in the village from primary to graduation degree level.An NGO - Jandiala Lok Bhilai Manch is being run by prominent residents of the village to help the village move further.

Geography

Jandiala is located at coord|31.17|N|75.62|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/23/Jandiala.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Jandiala] ] It has an average elevation of 226 metres (741 feet).Jandiala is located at the centre of a circle with its curvature passing through many major towns such as Nakodar (14Km), Jalandhar (20Km), Phagwara (14Km), Goraya (12Km), Phillaur(21Km) and Nurmahal (8Km)

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Jandiala had a population of 23,829. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Jandiala has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 62%. In Jandiala, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Majority of the residents in the village follow Sikh Religion. The most common surname in the village is Johal. Majority of population works in Agriculture industry.

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