Kartarpur, India
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| ?Kartarpur Punjab • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 228 m (748 ft) |
| District(s) | Jalandhar |
| Population | 25,152 (2001) |
| Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle |
• 144801 • +0181 • PB 08 |
Coordinates: Kartarpur (meaning: The City of God), is a town near the city of Jalandhar and is located in the Doaba region of the state. It was founded by the fifth Guru of Sikhism, Guru Arjan Dev.
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[edit] Geography
Kartarpur is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 228 metres (748 feet). It is situated at a distance of 15 km from Jalandhar towards Amritsar on G.T. Road (National Highway 1).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census[2], Kartarpur had a population of 25,152. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Kartarpur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 66%. In Kartarpur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Famous For
The town is famous for its furniture industry in world. The quality of the wood works is internationally acknowledged and accepted. While trespassing through the town on G.T. Road, one can see many lavishly built furniture showrooms on both sides of road.
, For More Information See Concerned Website KARTARPUR FURNITURE
also famouse (glance with) morris minor antique car 1947 model in town and many more.
Also you have found so many Gurudwara's in this town, the most famous gurudawara's are Gurudwara Shri Tham ji Sahib, Gurudwara Shri Gangsar Sahib, Gurudwara Mata Gujari Ji, Gurudwara Baba Vadhbhag Singh Ji.
Here you also feel pleasure to see the Shri Adi-Grath (An Ancient Version of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji) Which is situated in Kila Kothi, Kartarpur.
[edit] Banks
Punjab National Bank State Bank of Patiala Oriental Bank Of Commerce State Bank of INDIA
[edit] See also
Village Name Mushtafapur Tehsil District Jalandhar Post Office Mushtafapur Pin Code* Area in Hectares 267 Census) Population (1991 910 Census) Population (2001 Main Road ( Nearest) Kartarpur-Kala Bakra Railway Station (Nearest) Kartarpur 6 Km Development Bock Jalandhar West
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kartarpur
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
