Sri Muktsar Sahib district
Sri Muktsar Sahib district, colloquially known by the city's former name Muktsar; is one of the 23 districts in the Indian state of Punjab. The city was renamed from Muktsar to Sri Muktsar Sahib.[1] The district itself was historically referred as Khidrane Di Dhaab. There are 4 Tehsils in District which consists of total 234 villages. 1. Sri Muktsar Sahib 2. Lambi 3. Gidderbaha 4. Malout
Sri Muktsar Sahib district | |
|---|---|
Gurudwara Tibbi Sahib | |
Location in Punjab | |
| Coordinates: 30°28′24″N 74°30′55″E / 30.47324°N 74.515412°ECoordinates: 30°28′24″N 74°30′55″E / 30.47324°N 74.515412°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Sri Muktsar Sahib |
| Region of Punjab | Malwa |
| Headquarters | Sri Muktsar Sahib |
| Talukas | Sri Muktsar Sahib |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,615 km2 (1,010 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 184 m (604 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 901,896 |
| • Density | 348/km2 (900/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 152026 |
| Telephone code | 01633 |
| Sex ratio | 1000/891 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 69% |
| Website | muktsar |
History
The Sri Muktsar Sahib district was created as a new district on 7 November 1995 by the separation of the Muktsar subdivision from the Faridkot district.[2]
The last battlefield of the tenth Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji, lies in the district's main city. The Battle of Muktsar, a major battle between the Mughals and the Sikhs, occurred in present-day Sri Muktsar Sahib during the year of 1705. The Gurudwara Tibbi Sahib was built to mark the battlefield. They were led by Mai Bhago and Mahan Singh.
The district has many historical Gurudwaras including the Darbar Sahib - Tuti Gandi Sahib Gurudwara, the Shaheed Ganj Gurudwara, Tibbi Sahib Gurudwara, Datansar Sahib Gurudwara, Rakabsar Sahib Gurudwara in the Sri Muktsar Sahib city, and several others in the district's respective villages.
The Mela Maghi fair is celebrated annually in January at the Sri Muktsar Sahib city proper in remembrance of the forty martyrs (liberated ones).[clarification needed]
The Muktsari jutti is famous throughout the world. The shops making and selling these pieces of art are located around the Gurudwara Sahib in the heart of Sri Muktsar Sahib city. Gidderbaha manufactures naswaar which is supplied throughout India.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 266,498 | — |
| 1961 | 382,776 | +3.69% |
| 1971 | 430,991 | +1.19% |
| 1981 | 547,394 | +2.42% |
| 1991 | 654,434 | +1.80% |
| 2001 | 777,493 | +1.74% |
| 2011 | 901,896 | +1.50% |
| source:[3] | ||
According to the 2011 census Sri Muktsar Sahib district has a total population of 901,896, which consists of Gidderbaha 222,937, Malout 348,165 & Sri Muktsar Sahib 330,794[5] roughly equal to the nation of Fiji[6] or the US state of Delaware.[7] This gives it a ranking of 464th in India (out of a total of 640).[5] The district has a population density of 348 inhabitants per square kilometre (900/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 16.1%. It has a sex ratio of 895 females for every 1000 males and a literacy rate of 66.8%. Scheduled Castes made up 42.31% of the population.[5]
At the time of the 2011 census, 92.13% of the population spoke Punjabi and 6.79% Hindi as their first language. Bagri is spoken in the south of the district along the Rajasthan and Haryana border.[8]
Politics
| No. | Constituency | Name of MLA | Party | Bench | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | Lambi | Gurmeet Singh Khudian | Aam Aadmi Party | Government | |
| 84 | Gidderbaha | Amrinder Singh Raja Warring | Indian National Congress | Opposition | |
| 85 | Malout (SC) | Dr. Baljit Kaur | Aam Aadmi Party | Government | |
| 86 | Muktsar | Jagdeep Singh Brar | Aam Aadmi Party | Government | |
See also
References
- ^ Prabhjot Singh (31 January 2010). "Muktsar is now Sri Muktsar Sahib". The Tribune, Chandigarh. Retrieved 23 January 2012.
- ^ http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/0310_PART_B_DCHB_MUKTSAR.pdf[bare URL PDF]
- ^ Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901
- ^ "Table C-01 Population by Religious Community: Punjab". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ^ a b c "District Census Hand Book – Muktsar" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ^ US Directorate of Intelligence. . Archived from the original on 13 June 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
Fiji 883,125 July 2011 est.
- ^ . U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
Delaware 897,934
- ^ a b "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Punjab". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
External links
- Official website