Hoshiarpur
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Hoshiarpur is a town in Hoshiarpur District, Punjab, India. It was founded, according to tradition, during the early part of the 4th century. In 1809 it was occupied by the forces of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and was united under the greater state of Punjab. Hoshiarpur is also known as an ancient manufacturing town where colorful lacquer (formerly ivory) finished plastic inlay furniture is made.
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[edit] Location
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.
Its coordinates lie at North Latitude 30 Degree-9 and 32 degree-05 and East Longitude 75 degree -32 and 76 degree -12’.
Hoshiarpur shares a common boundary with Kangra and Una districts of Himachal Pardesh in the north east. In the southwest, it borders the Jalandhar and Kapurthala districts of Punjab and in the northwest it borders Gurdaspur District (of Punjab).
At present, Hoshiarpur has an area of 3198.2 km² and a population (as per 1991 Census) of 1,299,261 people.
[edit] Area & Population
-- Total area ( km².) 3,365
-- Total population (2001 Census) 14,78,045
-- Male 7,63,753
-- Female 7,14,292
-- Female per 1000 male 935
-- Density of population ( per km².) 439
-- Total No. of villages. 1,426
-- Percentage increase in population (1991-2001) 13.81
[edit] Climate
The district of Hoshiarpur has a mild climate compared to other districts in the state of Punjab. Much of this is due to the abundance of hilly terrain and sizeable forest cover.
The pattern of seasons in the district is similar to that of other districts in Punjab, except slight variations at the terminals. The year may be divided into three main seasons in the district of Hoshiarpur. The summer season sets in April and lasts up to end of June, to be taken over by the rainy season (during which time it becomes hot and humid). The rainy season sets in the beginning of July and lasts up till September's end. The winter season starts after the rains are over from October and lasts up until March's end. May and June are the hottest months of the year in Hoshiarpur (during which time mercury is known to cross 45 °C).
Rain The total average rain fall within Hoshiarpur is 1125 mm. 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 Persion Gulf. Hail storms may occur in the closing period of winter.
[edit] Sub-Divisions
The District of Hoshiarpur is comprised up of four sub-divisions, ten development blocks, eight municipal councils and one notified area committee, as per details given below:
Administrative Divisions SUB-DIVISIONS (4)
-- Hoshiarpur
-- Dasuya
-- Mukerian
-- Garhshankar
DEVELOPMENT BLOCKS (10)
-- Hoshiarpur-I
-- Hoshiarpur-II
-- Bhunga
-- Tanda
-- Dasuya
-- Mukerian
-- Talwara
-- Hajipur
-- Mahilpur
-- Garhshankar
MUNICIPAL COUNCILS (8)
-- Hoshiarpur
-- Hariana
-- Tanda
-- Dasuya
-- Mukerian
-- Garhdiwala
-- ShamChaurasi
-- Garhshankar
NOTIFIED AREA COMMITTEE (1)
-- Mahilpur
[edit] District Administration
- The Deputy Commissioner, an officer belonging to the Indian Administrative Service, is in-charge of the General Administration in the district. He is assisted by a number of officers belonging to Punjab Civil Service and other Punjab state services.
- The Senior Superintendent of Police, an officer belonging to the Indian Police Service, is responsible for maintaining law & order in the district. He is assisted by the officers of the Punjab Police Service and other Punjab police officials.
- The Divisional Forest Officer, an officer belonging to the Indian Forest Service, is responsible for the management of the forests, environment and wildlife in the district. He is assisted by the officers of the Punjab Forest Service and other Punjab forest officials and Punjab wildlife officials.
- Sectoral development is looked after by the district head/officer of each development department such as PWD, Health, Education, Agriculture, Animal husbandry, etc. These officers are from various Punjab state services.
