Fatehgarh Churian
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| Country |  India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Gurdaspur |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 15,879 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Fatehgarh Churian is a city and a municipal council in Gurdaspur district in the state of Punjab, India.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Fatehgarh Churian had a population of 15,789. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Fatehgarh Churian has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 68%. In Fatehgarh Churian, 12% of the population is under six years of age.
History
Before the 18th century it was Bandesha's Jats dominant. Area . Later, during the 18th century the Khaniya Misl (founded by Jai Singh) after looting Kasoor and other small towns established them in Sangatpura which is 7 km from Fatehgarh Churian. After that, they vigorously took control of the whole area from Bandesha's.
It is said that, Kharak Singh (son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh) was married Chand Kaur, daughter of Sardar Fateh Singh in this village. Before the partition of India and Pakistan this town was a Muslim dominated area. This truth is quite evident from the numerous old mosques (which were converted into Gurudwaras). Chand Kaur built an attractive temple here with a Pucca tank, which still stands. It is said that there was a pucca tunnel linking the temple and the Fort, built for the convenience of Chand Kaur to go to the temple every day for worship. During 1947, after the partition of India and Pakistan, a number of migrants settled here.
Bandesha’s also called Bandechha ruled this region during 17th century
Description
Situated on the boundary between Gurdaspur and Amritsar districts, it is the last village in Gurdaspur district although it is closer to Amritsar than Gurdaspur. It is well connected to other towns by the road network. It is surrounded by towns like Amritsar (26 km), Batala (25 km), Ajnala (21 km), and Dera BaBa Nanak (19 km). It is on the railway line between Amritsar and Dera Baba Nanak.
Before 1947 entire area was Muslim-dominated population, around more than 70 percent. There were more than 20 mosques. There were Syed families, Shia Muslims also in good numbers. Every year they performed tajia from raulawala takhiya. One of the prominent families of maulvis, they are the rich family with a brick kiln at railway road, the place where civil hospital is situated now.
It is divided into thirteen wards. The area is roughly 55% Hindu and 45% Sikh. Along with these other communities also have a sizeable number. Although various communities reside here yet this little town has never witnessed any communal violence. Although not yet fully developed it is paving its way towards development.
Basic education facilities are excellent with prestigious schools like St. Francis Convent School, Captain School of Excellence and Divine Disciples International School Saraswati Vidya Mandir, L.D.R.M Memorial High School, Saravhitkari Vidya Mandir. In case of further studies i.e. after class 10, it still is far behind.
Most of the Muslim families belong to the Syed family. They had their own graveyard in the town. Syed Jaffer Hussain Shah and Syed Abdulhaq Shah, both police officers, belong to this family. This family migrated to Pakistan in 1947. Some of the notable personalities of the region include:
- Lt Puran Shah
- Lt Om Prakash Dogra (Vice-President)
- Lt Sham Lal (President)
- Lt Pt.Mohan Lal (Ex Home Minister, Punjab)
Notable places
Famous religious places are Imambargha Naqvia, Gagranwala mandir, Tahli Sahib Gurudwara,Panj Mandiri, gidhi das Mandir, Talab Wala Mandir, and Gurudwara Takhia Wala. Recently a church has been constructed by Catholic Missionaries near St. Francis Convent school.
Most of the religious functions in the town are held by the Su Shree Radha Krishna Dramatic Club (reg); for example Ramnavmi, Shivratri, Janamashtmi, Radha ashtmi, and ramleela. Every year Shobha Yatra and sant sammelan organized by Su Shree Radha Krishna Dramatic Club with the help of some other societies like Shree Ram Naam Parchaar Samiti, Shree Hari Darbaar Premi Mandal, Shree Bawa Lal G Sewak Sabha etc. In this shobha yatra many saints come from different locations and bless the town Fatehgarh Churian. Famous saints are Shree Shree Maa Sudarshan ji 'haridasi' from Shree Hari Darbaar, Kahnuwan Road, Gurdaspur, Pandori waley sant, Dhyanpur waley sant etc. This Shobha Yatra is the biggest shobha yatra held in town every year.
How to reach
By air: Fatehgarh Churian is located 27.6 km from Amritsar airport (Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport)
By rail: Fatehgarh Churian has its own railway station.
By road: Fatehgarh Churian town is located on the “Amritsar-Dera Baba Nanak Road”.
References
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