Hoshiarpur
Hoshiarpur
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| Coordinates | 31°32′N 75°55′E / 31.53°N 75.92°ECoordinates: 31°32′N 75°55′E / 31.53°N 75.92°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Punjab |
| District(s) | Hoshiarpur |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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• 296 metres (971 ft) |
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 fourth century. In 1809 it was occupied by the forces of Maharaja Karanvir Singh and was united into the greater state of Punjab. Hoshiarpur is known as the "City of mangoes".
Hoshiarpur is located at 31°32′N 75°55′E / 31.53°N 75.92°E. It has an average elevation of 296 metres (971 ft). 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. Hoshiarpur shares a common boundary with Kangra district, and Una district of Himachal Pradesh in the northeast. In the southwest, it borders Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district, Jalandhar district, and Kapurthala district, and in the northwest it borders Gurdaspur district.
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Demographics
As of 2011[update] India census, Hoshiarpur had a population of 1,582,793. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Hoshiarpur has an average literacy rate of 85.40%, compared to 81.00% of 2001, is the most literate district of Punjab. Male literacy is 89.90%, and female literacy is 80.80%. In Hoshiarpur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. The Scheduled Caste population is more than 35%.
- Females per 1,000 males: 962
- Density of population ( per km².): 466
- Percentage increase in population (2001-2011): 6.85%
Description
Hoshiarpur is called the land of choes (seasonal rivulets), which bring floods in the monsoon season. The area is known for wooden and ivory handicrafts. Ivory has now been replaced by by synthetic alternatives. It is situated in the Sivalik Hills, which are foothills of the Himalayas.
Climate
The district of Hoshiarpur has a mild climate due to the abundance of hilly terrain and the 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 is be divided into three main seasons. The summer season begins in April, and lasts until the end of June. The rainy season starts in the beginning of July and lasts until the end of September. The winter season starts when rains are over in October, and lasts until the end of March. May and June are the hottest months of the year in Hoshiarpur (during which time the temperature can rise over 45 °C).
The local climate here is suitable for citrus fruit cultivation, and a large area is dedicated to this crop. 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 {{convert/{{{2}}}|1125mm|0|||||||r=re|d=LoffAoffDbSoff|s=}}. 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 at the end of winter.
Landmarks
- District Administrative Complex (Mini secretariat)
- Sheesh Mahal Building
- Kila Baroon at Bajwara village. This Kila is built by Sher Shah Suri. It was called BejuBabra Village in the time of Akbar.
- District Outdoor Sports Complex off Bharwain Road
- Swaran Cineplex - Mall,near Bus Stand
- Clock Tower
Education
- Government College, Hoshiarpur was home to part of the Panjab University for a short duration after partition, until its relocation. One of its well-known students and alumni is Dr Manmohan Singh, the present Prime Minister of India.
- Swami Sarvanand Giri Panjab University Regional Centre offers Engineering degrees(CSE,ECE,Mech,IT), M.C.A degrees, LL.B, and B.A LL.B.
- S.D. College , D.A.V college, Sanskrit College for Girls are other educational institutions.
- The town is home to the Vishveshvaranand Institute of Sanskrit and Indological Studies (VSIS), at Sadhu Ashram on Hoshiarpur Una road. It may receive university status in the future.
- Rayat-Bahra Education City, Hoshiarpur has Engineering, Pharmacy and Law colleges. Rayat-Bahra Institute of Engineering and Nanotechnology; Rayat-Bahra College of Engineering and Nano-technology for Women; Rayat-Bahra Institute of Pharmacy
- BAMS college and national level Ayurveda university is proposed
- Shri Guru Ram Dass College of Nursing
- Government Polytechnic, Government I.T.I. institute and G.E.S Polytechnic college provide various trades and vocational level courses.
- Other schools
- Mount Carmel Senior Secondary School, Dasuya Road, Kakkon
- G.M.A City public school, Jalandhar Road, Singriwala
- G.M.A City Public School, Chandigarh Road, Chabbewal
- St. Joseph's Convent School, Chandigarh Road
- Marigold Public School, Tagore Nagar
- St. Soldier Divine Public School, Una Road
- GEMS Cambridge International School, Bypass Road, Singriwala
- Takshila School, Dasuya Road
- Woodlands Overseas School, Dasuya Road
- Sri Guru Harkrishan Sr. Sec School,Pandori Khajoor
Politics
- Late Giani Zail Singh was elected from hoshiarpur in 1980 after that he become Union Home Minister and later the President of India in 1982; also this was only election he fought.,
- Late Harkishen Singh Surjeet started his political career from Hoshiarpur after he removed British flag from D.C.'s office at age of fifteen in march 23,1932 on the first death anniversary of Shaeed Bhagat Singh.
- Manmohan singh studied at Punjab University Hoshiarpur {Now in Chandigarh} from 1952-1954 before going to Oxford.
- Kumari Mayawati spent her time in prepairing for I.A.S. in Subhash Nagar Hoshiarpur.
- Ambika Soni M.P. belongs to bajwara in Hoshiarpur.
- Kanshi Ram has hoshiarpur connections.
Notable people
- Educationalists
- Prof. P.K. Nazar recipient of Punjab Rattan award.
- Prof. Sayal Bharat Rattan awarer.
- Freedom Fighters and Gallantry awardees
- Sardar Bhagat Singh, Shaheed-e-azam: revolutionary in the freedom struggle of India had his roots in Khatkar Kalan village (now in Nawanshaher district)
- Late Pandit Kishori Lal
- Harnam Singh Saini: (Indian Revolutionary). Participated in Ghadar Conspiracy. From Fatehgarh Village, Hoshiarpur
- Chaudhry Afzal Haq: founder of Majlis-e-Ahrar-ul-Islam and a political figure in the history of India
- Sports achievers
- Premchand Degra: won the "Mr. Universe" title in the short-height 80 kg category in 1988
- Baljeet Singh Saini: former member of national Hockey team of India
- Intikhab Alam, Former Pakistan cricket team captain and current coach
- Entertainment
- Late Soni Pabla (Tejpal Singh Pabla), Punjabi singer
- Muneer Niazi, an Urdu and Punjabi poet
- Habib Jalib, an Urdu poet of Pakistan
- Ashfaq Ahmad, famous Pakistani writer
- Dr. Satinder Sartaaj (Born as Satinder Pal Singh Saini): Punjabi singer, writer, poet and stage performer hails from Bajrawar village near Mahilpur town
- Manmohan Waris,Sangtar Waris and Kamal Heer are from Mahilpur Hoshiarpur
- Kulwinder Dhillon belongs to Hoshiarpur.
- Parkash Kaur Dharmendera's wife belongs to a Villege in Hoshiarpur.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Hoshiarpur
- ^ "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.
- ^ http://portal.bsnl.in/bsnl/asp/content%20mgmt/html%20content/hotnews/hotnews35448.html
- ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/keyword/harkishen-singh-surjeet/recent/3
- ^ http://pbplanning.gov.in/pdf/MPLAD%20MPR%2031-5-2010.pdf
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