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Hoshiarpur (Punjabi: ਹੁਸ਼ਿਆਰਪੁਰ, Hindi: होशियारपुर) is a city and a municipal council in Hoshiarpur district in the Indian state of Punjab. It was founded, according to tradition, during the early part of the 4th century. In 1809 it was occupied by the forces of Maharaja Karanvir Singh and was united under the greater state of Punjab. Hoshiarpur is also known as an ancient manufacturing town where colourful lacquer (formerly ivory) finished plastic inlay furniture is made.

History

The area of present Hoshiarpur was also part of Indus Valley Civilization. Recent excavations at various sites in the district have revealed that the entire area near the Shivalik foothills was selected for habitation not only by the early palaeolithic man but also by those in the protohistoric and historic periods. In the explorations, seven early Stone Age sited an Atbarapur, Rehmanpur and Takhni, 30–40 km north of Hoshiarpur District in the foothills of Shivalik, have been discovered where the stone artifacts have been found. Besides these excavations, among the archaeological remains in the Hoshiarpur District, the remains of temples at Dholbaha, 24 km north of Hoshiarpur, and especially the local legends throw valuable light on the ancient history of the district. The archaeological explorations made during the recent years have revealed the antiquity of the Hoshiarpur District to the Harappan Period. The sculptures and other findings excavated from Dholbaha pertain to the Gurjara Prathihara Period ( C-800-1100 A D). In the 10th Century A D Shiwalik areas came under the influence of Pratiharas. During that period, the art of the local tribes took a definite shape. In AD 965, Jaipal came to the throne and thus the Hindu Shahi style penetrated into the valley of Dholbaha. In AD 988, the rulers of Parmaras remained paramount power up to AD 1260. It is said that before the first Muhammadan invasion in 1174AD, Raja Shankar Dass built a fort on the site of the present town of Garhshankar, but it was taken by Mahmud Ghazni. After that this region was invaded by many Muslim rulers time to time and later on in 19th century was under Sikh rule before being occupied by the British until 1947. KHUDDA is a small town in Hoshiarpur District. This town has given many intelligent people to India. SARDAR SWEET SHOP and SARDAR CLOTH HOUSE are the oldest shops on main highway and very popular

Geography

Hoshiarpur bus stand

Hoshiarpur is located at 31°32′N 75°55′E / 31.53°N 75.92°E / 31.53; 75.92[1]. It has an average elevation of 296 metres (971 feet). Hoshiarpur district is located in the north-east part of the Indian state of Punjab. It falls in the Jalandhar Revenue Division and is situated in the Bist Doab portion of the Doaba region. Its coordinates lie at North Latitude 30 Degree-9 and 32 degree-05 and East Longitude 75 degree -32 and 76 degree -12’. Hoshiarpur shares a common boundary with Kangra and Una districts of Himachal Pardesh in the north east. In the southwest, it borders the Jalandhar and Kapurthala districts of Punjab and in the northwest it borders Gurdaspur District (of Punjab).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Hoshiarpur had a population of 148,243. The 2007 Hoshiarpur population was 427,987. Hoshiarpur is also known as "City of Mangoes". Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Hoshiarpur has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 76%. In Hoshiarpur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

  • Females per 1,000 males 935
  • Density of population ( per km².) 439
  • Percentage increase in population (1991-2001) 13.81

Religion

Predominant religions in Hoshiarpur are both Hinduism and Sikhism. Hinduism is followed by around 59% of the population.Sikhism is followed by around by around 41% of the population. There are many famous Mandirs and Gurdwaras which are in the Hoshiarpur district.

Area

At present, Hoshiarpur has an area of 3198.2 km².

  • Total area ( km².) 3,365
  • Total No. of villages. 1,426

Climate

The district of Hoshiarpur has a mild climate compared to other districts in the state of Punjab. Much of this is due to the abundance of hilly terrain and sizeable forest cover. Temperatures drop as low as -5oC in the winter.

The pattern of seasons in the district is similar to that of other districts in Punjab, except slight variations at the terminals. The year may be divided into three main seasons in the district of Hoshiarpur. The summer season sets in April and lasts up to end of June, to be taken over by the rainy season (during which time it becomes hot and humid). The rainy season sets in the beginning of July and lasts up till September's end. The winter season starts after the rains are over from October and lasts up until March's end. May and June are the hottest months of the year in Hoshiarpur (during which time mercury is known to cross 45 °C).

Moreover, the local climate here is very suitable for citrus fruit cultivation and a large area is covered with the same. Although, Hoshiarpur has always been known for the distinctive variety of Mangoes (As is referred in this popular Punjabi song: "Ambiyaan nu tarsengi chadd ke des doaba").

Rainfall

The total average rain fall within Hoshiarpur is 1125 mm. Broadly speaking, 75% of the rainfall is experienced within the period between July and September. 15% of the total rainfall is experienced in the winter months of January and February during which time the climate is under the influence of western disturbances in the Persian Gulf. Hail storms may occur in the closing period of winter.

Sub-Divisions

The District of Hoshiarpur comprises four sub-divisions, ten development blocks, eight municipal councils and one notified area committee, as per details given below:

Administrative Divisions

  • Hoshiarpur
  • Dasuya
  • Mukerian
  • Garhshankar

Development Blocks

  • Hoshiarpur-I
  • Hoshiarpur-II
  • Bhunga :
  • Tanda
  • Dasuya
  • Mukerian
  • Talwara
  • Hajipur
  • Mahilpur
  • Garhdiwala
  • Garhshankar

Municipal Councils

  • Hoshiarpur
  • Garhdiwala
  • Harian
  • Tanda
  • harsi pind
  • Khudda
  • Dasuya'
  • Mukerian
  • terkiana

Notified Area Committee

  • Mahilpur
  • Hoshiarpu

District administration

  • Sectoral development is looked after by the district head/officer of each development department such as PWD, Health, Education, Agriculture, Animal husbandry, etc. These officers are from various Punjab state services.

Education

Govt. College,Hoshiarpur was home to part of the Panjab University for a short duration after partition until its relocation. One of its well-known student and alumni is Mr Manmohan Singh, the present Prime Minister of India . The town is home to the Vishveshvaranand Institute of Sanskrit and Indological Studies (VSIS) at Sadhu Ashram on Hoshiarpur Una road, Shivalik computer Education Hoshiarpur, which may receive university status in the future.

Schools

  • Qurban Public School
  • Vidya Mandir Senior Model School (The Mall)
  • Saini Sabha Senior Model School
  • Bliss Public School (Phagwara Road)
  • SIR MARSHAL CONVENT SCHOOL BHALIALA.(HARIANA TO JANAURI ROAD)
  • SIR MARSHAL SPORTS SCHOOL BAINS AWAN.(TANDA TO SRI HARGOBINDPUR ROAD)
  • SIR MARSHAL CONVENT SCHOOL NANOWAL.(HOSHIARPUR TO TANDA ROAD)
  • D.A.V.Senior Secondary School, Hoshiarpur (for Boys) estd. in 1898
  • Ch.Balbir Singh Public School, Hoshiarpur (co-ed)
  • Mount Carmel Sr. Sec. School, Hoshiarpur (co-ed)
  • Mount carmel School, Bhunga(co-ed)
  • Mount carmel School, Mehtiana(co-ed)
  • Mount carmel School, Garhshankar(co-ed)
  • GMA city public school (co-ed)
  • Govt. Sr. Sec. School(Boys)
  • St. Josephs Convent School(co-ed)
  • Param Dayal Public School
  • The Trinity School (co-ed)
  • Woodlands Overseas school
  • S.D Sr. Sec. School(Girls)
  • S.D Sr. Sec. School(Boys)
  • St.Soldier Divine Public School(co-ed)
  • Nehru Shishu Vidyalaya
  • Shishu Shiksha Mandir Senior Model School(co-ed)
  • Lala Lajpatrai Senior Model School(co-ed)

Famous People from Hoshiarpur

  • Tikka Muhammad Khan the grandson of Tikka Shadi Khan the only decendent of RANA SANGRAM SINGH and the member of Viceroy Previus council and was awarded with the title of TIKKA the chief of RANAS.
  • Pandit Husnlal and Bhagatram Sharma, the famous bollywood music directors of yesteryears.
  • Late Rana Lehna Singh Doad, Rana of Manswal.[3][4]
  • Well Respected Famous Music Director, song writer, composer Baldev Mastana.
  • Habib Jalib, a well known and renowned Urdu poet of Pakistan
  • Lord Swaraj Paul, a successful businessman from United Kingdom.
  • Gaurav Saini, A Famous Software Engineer.
  • Legendary Punjabi Folk and popular singer Manmohan Waris.
  • Award Winning Punjabi Singer, Kamal Heer
  • Renown Musician, Sangtar
  • Poet and ghazal writer Pankaj Sharma 'Hoshiarpuri'
  • Famous Punjabi music director Sukshinder Shinda.
  • Noted Punjabi Folk and popular singer Late Kulwinder Dhillon.
  • Noted Punjabi Lyricist and Singer, Debi Makhsoospuri.
  • The Late Soni Pabla
  • Bobby Bhalwan ( Jaswinder Singh ) Famous Kabbaddi Player from Khudda Village
  • Ustad Nazakat Ali Khan and Ustad Salamat Ali Khan, singers of the Classical Indian Khayal tradition.
  • Hari Baba
  • Network Engineer [ Vikas Rana ]
  • Sardar Bahadur Teja Singh Sikand
  • Chauhdary Muhammaed Iqbal Naseem

References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Hoshiarpur
  2. ^ Template:GR
  3. ^ "Sir Roper Lethbridge K.C.I.E.,The Golden Book of India, Macmillan and Co., 1893"
  4. ^ "The Panjab chiefs : historical and biographical notices of the principal families in the Lahore and Rawalpindi divisions of the Panjab by Lepel Henry Griffin, Sir; Charles Francis Massy."

Pankaj Sharma 'Hoshiarpuri' a Poet and ghazal writer

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