Town of Bhawanigarh
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Population
22,320
Area
6.0 sq km
District
Sangrur
Founded
1945 (Municipal)
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Bhawanigarh is a town and a nagar panchayat in Sangrur district in the state of Punjab, India. It is situated on the Sangrur-Patiala road. The town is named after the Nawab of Bhawanigarh, who was a landlord of the area.
The town is known for its grain market, which is one of the largest in the region. The town is also famous for its gurudwara, which is a place of worship for the Sikh community.
Latest News & Events
Bhawanigarh's Crumbling Highway: Protests Reignite Over Lingering Road Woes
Bhawanigarh's state highway, once a symbol of neglect, now witnesses renewed protests as Shiromani Akali Dal leaders sow paddy to protest its deteriorating condition. Despite AAP's claims of allocated funds, locals remain skeptical, questioning how much longer they'll endure the perilous road.
Bhawanigarh Municipal Council Gripped by Political Turmoil and Administrative Failures
Bhawanigarh Municipal Council Plagued by Political Chaos: From Violent Elections to Administrative Failures, a Detailed Chronicle Unveils a Town in Turmoil. High Court Stay Leaves Leadership Vacuum, Citizens Suffer Amidst Stray Animal Woes and Unresolved Governance Issues.
Bhawanigarh's United Committee Aims for Town's Development Beyond Politics
Bhawanigarh residents unite across political lines to tackle town's cleanliness and road safety issues through a grassroots committee, prioritizing community welfare over politics.
Notable People
Raunak Singh Zaildar
Zaildar of Bhawanigarh Zail and councillor of Bhawanigarh for over twenty years.
Parkash Chand Garg
Parkash Chand Garg is an Indian politician and a member of Shiromani Akali Dal. He served as MLA of Sangrur from 2012 to 2017.
Nippu Zaildar
Narpinder Singh Zaildar is an Punjabi artist.