Kartarpur, India

Kartarpur, India

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Kartarpur | type = city | latd = 31.44 | longd = 75.5
locator_position = right | state_name = Punjab
district = Jalandhar
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altitude = 228
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 25,152| population_density =
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area_telephone = 0181
postal_code = 144801
vehicle_code_range = PB 08
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Kartarpur "(meaning: The City of God)", is a town near the city of Jalandhar and is located in the Doaba region of the state. It was founded by the fifth Guru of Sikhism, Guru Arjan Dev.

Geography

Kartarpur is located at coord|31.44|N|75.5|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/23/Kartarpur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kartarpur] ] . It has an average elevation of 228 metres (748 feet).It is situated at a distance of 15 km from Jalandhar towards Amritsar on G.T. Road (National Highway 1).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Kartarpur had a population of 25,152. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Kartarpur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 66%. In Kartarpur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Famous For

The town is famous for its furniture industry in world. The quality of the wood works is internationally acknowledged and accepted. While passing through the town on G.T. Road, one can see many lavishly built furniture showrooms on both sides of road.
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Also you have found so many Gurudwara's in this town, the most famous gurudawara's are Gurudwara Shri Tham ji Sahib, Gurudwara Shri Gangsar Sahib, Gurudwara Mata Gujari Ji, Gurudwara Baba Vadhbhag Singh Ji.
Here you also feel pleasure to see the Shri Adi-Grath (An Ancient Version of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji) Which is situated in Kila Kothi, Kartarpur.

Banks

Punjab National BankState Bank of PatialaOriental Bank Of CommerceState Bank of INDIA

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Kartarpur (Pakistan)

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Village Name Mustfapur Tehsil KartarpurDistrict Jalandhar Post Office Mustfapur Pin Code* Area in Hectares (267 Census) Population (1991 910 Census) Population (2001 Main Road ( Nearest) Kartarpur-Kala Bakra Railway Station (Nearest) Kartarpur 6 Km Development Bock Jalandhar West Pop Singer Harbhajan Singh Talwaar

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