Kartarpur, India
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| Coordinates | 31°26′N 75°30′E / 31.44°N 75.5°E |
| Country |  India |
| State | Punjab |
| District(s) | Jalandhar |
| Population | 25,152 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 228 m (748 ft) |
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.
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[edit] Geography
Kartarpur is located at 31°26′N 75°30′E / 31.44°N 75.5°E[1]. 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).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[2], 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. one of the famous family in this area is the family of late Sr. Sucha Singh Multani Ji.
[edit] Attractions
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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There are 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.Baisakhi fair is held annually here. The Shri Adi-Grath (An Ancient Version of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji) Which is may be found in Kila Kothi.
[edit] Banks
Punjab National Bank
State Bank of Patiala
Oriental Bank Of Commerce
HDFC BANK
STATE BANK OF INDIA
Jalandhar Central Cooperative Bank
[edit] Education
There are many educational institutes for primary as well secondary education. Major institutes are
Mata Gujri public school
St. Fransis Convent School
DAV Senior Secondary School
Govt. Senior Secondary School
Shri Guru Arjun Dev Senior Secondary School
Janta College
The main higher education institution of Kartarpur is the CAL-C Computer Centre.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kartarpur
- ^ "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.
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