Fatehgarh Sahib district
District of Punjab in India
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Fatehgarh Sahib district is one of the twenty-three districts of the state of Punjab, India, with its headquarters in the town of Sirhind. The district is part of the Patiala division.[2][3]
Fatehgarh Sahib district | |
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| Nickname: FGS | |
.svg) Location in Punjab | |
| Coordinates: 30.38°N 76.23°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Punjab |
| Headquarters | Fatehgarh Sahib |
| Population (2011 census) | |
• Total | 600,163 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| • Regional | Puadhi[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 140406 |
| Vehicle registration | PB-23 |
| Website | fatehgarhsahib |
| "Fatehgarh Sahib". Sikhtourism. Retrieved 30 June 2008. | |
The district came into existence on 13 April 1992, Baisakhi Day and derives its name from Sahibzada Fateh Singh, the youngest son of 10th Guru Gobind Singh, who along with his brother was bricked-up alive on the orders of Wazir Khan, the Mughal Governor of Sirhind, in 1704.[4] At the site the Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib now stands.[5]
As of 2011, it is the second least populous district of Punjab (out of 22), after Barnala.[6]
History
During the British era, this region was primarily part of the princely states of Patiala State and Nabha State. It was then known as the Bassi District, comprising the Sirhind and Dhuri tehsils of Patiala State—though Dhuri is not part of the District today, while Amloh formed a separate district under Nabha State.
After Patiala, Nabha acceded to the Dominion of India, the princely states were reorganized, and Fatehgarh Sahib became a district within the newly formed Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU). However, in 1953, this district was merged into Patiala District.[7]
The region later regained district status on 13 April 1992, on the occasion of Baisakhi Day.
Important cities and towns
Administration
The district is divided into four Tehsils: Amloh, Bassi Pathana, Khamanon and Fatehgarh Sahib, which are further divided into two sub-tehsils: Mandi Gobindgarh and Chanarhal Kalan. It also comprises five blocks, Amloh, Bassi Pathana, Khamanon, Sirhind and Khera.[8]
Subdistricts of Fatehgarh Sahib district
According to the Indian government's integrated online directory, Fatehgarh Sahib district is divided into the following subdistricts (tehsils/subdivisions) and blocks:[9][10]
- Subdistricts
- Amloh
- Bassi Pathana
- Fatehgarh Sahib
- Khamanon
- Blocks:
- Amloh
- Bassi Pathana
- Khamano
- Khera
- Sirhind
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 191,919 | — |
| 1961 | 246,234 | +2.52% |
| 1971 | 305,407 | +2.18% |
| 1981 | 389,139 | +2.45% |
| 1991 | 455,312 | +1.58% |
| 2001 | 538,470 | +1.69% |
| 2011 | 600,163 | +1.09% |
| source:[11] | ||
According to the 2011 census Fatehgarh Sahib district has a population of 600,163.[6] This gives it a ranking of 525th in India (out of a total of 640).[6] The district has a population density of 508 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,320/sq mi) .[6] Its population growth over the decade 2001-2011 was 11.39%.[6] Fatehgarh Sahib has a sex ratio of 871 females for every 1000 males,[6] and a literacy rate of 80.3%. Scheduled Castes made up 32.07% of the population.[6]
Gender
The table below shows the sex ratio of Fatehgarh Sahib district through decades.
| Census year | Ratio |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 871 |
| 2001 | 854 |
| 1991 | 871 |
| 1981 | 841 |
| 1971 | 831 |
| 1961 | 815 |
| 1951 | 773 |
The table below shows the child sex ratio of children below the age of 6 years in the rural and urban areas of Fatehgarh Sahib district.
| Year | Urban | Rural |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 857 | 835 |
| 2001 | 791 | 757 |
Religions
| Tehsil | Sikhism (%) | Hinduism (%) | Islam (%) | Others (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amloh | 56.38 | 39.55 | 3.56 | 0.51 |
| Fatehgarh Sahib | 75.98 | 20.41 | 2.94 | 0.67 |
| Bassi Pathana | 80.53 | 17.10 | 2.06 | 0.31 |
| Khamanon | 85.23 | 12.97 | 1.52 | 0.28 |
The table below shows the population of different religions in absolute numbers in the urban and rural areas of Fatehgarh Sahib district.
| Religion | Urban (2011) | Rural (2011) | Urban (2001) | Rural (2001) |
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| Hindu | 1,02,590 | 50,261 | 81,298 | 41,358 |
| Sikh | 76,424 | 3,51,097 | 65,935 | 3,35,237 |
| Muslim | 5,330 | 11,478 | 3,349 | 9,440 |
| Christian | 513 | 1,185 | 270 | 815 |
| Other religions | 625 | 660 | 239 | 100 |
Languages
At the time of the 2011 census, 89.92% of the population spoke Punjabi and 9.15% Hindi as their first language.[16]
Health
The table below shows the number of road accidents and people affected in Fatehgarh Sahib district by year.
| Year | Accidents | Killed | Injured | Vehicles Involved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 219 | 161 | 134 | 219 |
| 2021 | 229 | 166 | 110 | 308 |
| 2020 | 212 | 159 | 109 | 183 |
| 2019 | 222 | 151 | 182 | 218 |
Politics
| No. | Constituency | Name of MLA | Party | Bench | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | Bassi Pathana (SC) | Rupinder Singh | Aam Aadmi Party | Government | |
| 55 | Fatehgarh Sahib | Lakhbir Singh Rai | Aam Aadmi Party | Government | |
| 56 | Amloh | Gurinder Singh Garry | Aam Aadmi Party | Government | |
Notable individuals
- Giani Ditt Singh, scholar, poet, editor and eminent Singh Sabha reformer
- Santokh Singh Dhir, a Punjabi writer and poet
- Tarsem Jassar (Songwriter, Singer, Actor).
- Dilpreet Dhillon (Singer, Actor)
- Babbu Maan (Singer)
