Barnala District, Punjab

Geography of Barnala, Punjab

Barnala is a centrally located district bordered by Ludhiana district on the north, Moga district on northwest, Bathinda district on west and by Sangrur district on all other sides. Prior to 2011 Barnala was part of Sangrur district. It is well known City in the centre of Malwa region. There were three States (Riyasts) of Malwa. Out of which Patiala was most famous. At that time Baba Ala Singh was its head..

Nomenclature of Barnala - It is the combination of two words namely Barn and Ala. A Sandhu named Barn resided here at Barnala and Baba Ala was his adorer. These both personalities served the humanity and a name came out for the town as “Barnala”. Barnala is well known for its Industries.

Area and Boundaries:- District Barnala having an area of 4,28,993 Sq. Acres. It is a centrally located district bordered by Ludhiana district on the north, Moga district on northwest, Bathinda district on west and by Sangrur district on all other sides. Barnala is located at 30.38° N 75.55° E geographically.

Population: According to 2011 census population of this district is approximately 7, 25,530. Out of the entire population, the population of males of Barnala District is 3, 92,700 whereas female is 3, 22,830.

Barnala have following two Tehsils Barnala, Tapa and three Sub-Tehsils Bhadaur, Dhanaula, Mehal Kalan

Barnala have 5 Municipal Committees Barnala, Dhanaula, Tapa, Bhadaur, Mehal kalan and 1 Nagar Panchayat Handiaya.

Area of District Barnala falls in the jurisdiction of Parliamentary Constituency Sangrur-12 along with Assembly Constituencies Bhadaur-102, Barnala-103 and Mehal Kalan-104.

Places of interest in Barnala, Punjab

Nanaksar Gurudwara -

Geeta Bhavan -

Important Festivals of the district:

Baba Bakala, Baisakhi, Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Birthday, Chhapaar Mela, Dera Baba Nanak, Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib Jor Mela, Gurudwara Manji Sahib Alamgir, Gurudwara Nanaksar Jagraon, Gurudwara Thumb Sahib of Maghi,Kartarpur, Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, Guru Gobind Singhs Birthday, Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan, Hola Mohalla, Lohri Festival, Ludhiana Jarag Mela, Martyr's Day, Prof. Mohan Singh Mela,Ludhiana, Mukatsar Maghi Fair, Rauza Sharif of Sirhind,Fatehgarh Sahib, Rose Festival in Chandigarh, Kila Raipur Sports Festival, Guru Ram Das Jayanti, Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Baba Sodal Mela are the major festivals celebrated in Barnala district.

Barnala Cuisine:

Aloo Amritsari, Jeera Rice, Lobhia, Maharani Dal, Mooli Parantha, Aloo Ke Masaledar Lacche, Bhindi Anardana, Palakwali Dal, Kadhi Chawal, Punjabi Kadhi, Rajma, Sarsoon Ka Saag, Subji Pulao, Sukhi Chana Daal, Dhabey Di Dal, Gur Poli, Hariyali Tikki, Karela Masaledar, Lobhia Masala, Rajma Chawal, Karah Prashad, Lassi Patiala, Khoya Matar, Lehsuni, Tikki, Makai Ki Roti, Masala Chop, Achari Mutton, Chicken Kofta In Walnut Gravy, Chicken Makhani, Murg Makkai, Palak Gosht, Patther Kabab, Chicken Methi, Dhabe Da Meat, Lassi, Rice Kheer, Jalebi, Malpua, Rabri, Sewaiyyan, Gulab Jamun, Zarda, Firnee, Gaajar Halwa, Sooji Halwa are few of the many varieties of Barnala.