Muktsar

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Muktsar
Muktsar
Location of Muktsar
in Punjab and India
Coordinates 30°18′N 74°31′E / 30.30°N 74.52°E / 30.30; 74.52
Country  India
State Punjab
District(s) Muktsar
Population 83,099 (2001)
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 184 m (604 ft)
Website muktsar.nic.in

Muktsar (ਮੁਕੱਤਸਰ ) is a city and a municipal council in Muktsar district in the Indian state of Punjab. Muktsar's old name was Khidrane dee dhab (ਖਿਦਰਾਣੇ ਦੀ ਢਾਬ).

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[edit] Geography

Muktsar is located at 30°29′N 74°31′E / 30.48°N 74.52°E / 30.48; 74.52.[1] It has an average elevation of 184 metres (603 feet). SHAMINDER SINGH BATRA S/O S. GURNAM SINGH BATRA, DR AMBEDKAR NAGER, KK ROAD, MUKTSAR WANT TO DO SOMTHING EXTRA FOR ITS CITY, KEEP UR CITY CLEAN AND GREEN JUST LIKE UR HOME, ITS HIS MOTIVE.

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Muktsar had a population of 3,96,030. rural constitute 54.10% of the population and urban 71.63. Muktsar has an average literacy rate of 50.67 %: male literacy is 65.94 %, and female literacy is 50.57%. In Muktsar, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Sikhs consist about 92% of population in Muktsar.

[edit] History

Muktsar has a proud heritage. It is known as the last battlefield of Guru Gobind Singh, which proved to be a most decisive conflict in the military history of the Sikhs. Literally the name of this city means "the pool of liberation". The forty Sikh warriors who fought to death here against the Mughal Empire more than three centuries ago are remembered by a grand festival held here every January, which attracts devotees from all over the world.

[edit] Fairs and Festivals

The Maghi Mela ( ਮੇਲਾ ਮਾਘੀ ) held in the town of Muktsar, a day after Lohri (13 January) is very famous. Held every January it is to commemorate the valour of 40 Muktas, (or the liberated ones), who laid down their lives following Sri Guru Gobind Singh into the battle-field of Khidrana (ਖਿਦਰਾਨੇ ਦੀ ਢਾਬ ).

The huge Mela is held at an open space mainly on the Bathinda & Malout roads. People from all over the world, come to Muktsar on this day to take a dip in the holy sarovar.

Muktsar is a very hot battlefield for political parties namely Congress and SAD-BJP. The 2 prominent CMs of Punjab have their origins from Muktsar distt. S.Harcharan Singh Brar nad S.Parkash Singh Badal. S. Harcharan Singh Brar was died on September 6, 2009.

Traditionally a horse fair was also held on this occasion but it is not held anymore.

Schools AND COLLEGES : The famous ones are

  1. Little Flower Convent School, Muktsar
  2. New Vision Academy (CBSE English Medium School, Sarainaga)
  3. New Vision Girls College (BA, MA, BSC-IT, PGDCA)
  4. Desh Bhagat Dental College & Hospital, KKP.Rd. Muktsar (added by abhishek dutta)
  5. Mai Bhago Ayurvedic Medical College, Muktsar
  6. Saint Soldier convent School, Muktsar
  7. National Public School, Muktsar
  8. Government girls school
  9. Government Boys school
  10. Akal Academy
  11. D.A.V Public School
  12. Shivalik Public School
  13. Sarvhitkari Public School
  14. Rama Krishna Middle school
  15. Bhai Maha Singh Engineering College, Muktsar
  16. Rama Krishna School

[edit] Gurudwaras

  • Shri Darbar Sahib
  • Rakab Ganj sahib
  • Shaheedan da gurudwara
  • Tambu Sahib
  • Taran taran Sahib
  • Tibbi Sahib
  • Tutti gandi sahib

A few years ago, a new monument was built in the shape of Khanda.

[edit] Computer Centres

  • City Computer & Study Centre

[edit] ASHRAM

  • SHIV SHAKTI BRAHMA BHAWAN, KHETA RAM STREET,-MUKTSAR-152026

[edit] finance Company

Kang & Brar (Lakhewali) Finance Company, Naka No.5, Muktsar

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Muktsar
  2. ^ "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. 

[edit] External links

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Cities and towns in Muktsar district
Muktsar

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Muktsar city is reflection of India's stronge economy and prosperity. Even its size is small, but the level of education and no. of institutions that has grown significantly in the last 10 years.


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