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'{{Incomplete|date=February 2009}} {{copyedit|date=July 2010}} <!-- See [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Indian cities]] for details --> {{Infobox Indian jurisdiction | native_name = Barnala | type = city | latd = 30.38 | longd = 75.55| district = [[Barnala district|Barnala]] | locator_position = right | state_name = Punjab | altitude = 227| population_as_of = 2001 | population_total = 96397| area_telephone = 01679 | postal_code = 148101| vehicle_code_range = PB 19| website = http://www.barnala.co.in/| }} '''Barnala''' is a [[city]] in the [[Punjab (India)|Punjab state]] of [[India]] which serves as the [[capital (political)|capital]] of the [[Barnala district]]. It is situated in the heart of the state. Barnala is well known for textiles. ==History & Famous People== Barnala was named after Baba Ala Singh.Baba Ala Singh left Bhadaur with his elder brother(hometown of Patiala State)and settled at Barnala and conquered many areas with the help of his brothers the Bhadaur Sardars. Though it was a district headquarters in erstwhile princely state system, it was later merged in PEPSU (Patiala & East Punjab States Union) and degraded as sub divisional headquarter. Its restored as a district headquarters now. ==Geography== Barnala is located at {{Coord|30.38|N|75.53|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/23/Barnala.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Barnala]</ref> It has an average elevation of 227&nbsp;metres (744&nbsp;feet). Barnala is a medium sized town with all the amenities available within commutable distance. Its economy is supported by neighboring agriculture rich 159 villages like [[Sekha]], Dhurkot, Sehna, Rure Ke Kalan, Rure Ke Khurd, Mehta, Dhaula, Pakho Kalan, Jhaloor, Kattu, Handiaya, Mallhi, Pakho Ke, Sanghera, Sher Singh Pura{naiwala},Thikriwal, Gehal, Diwana, Rajgarh, [[Uppli]], Pherwahi, Dhanaula, Amla Singh Wala etc. It has diverse population supporting local industries and food business. ==Demographics== [[Image:Street in barnala.jpg|thumb|145px|Sadar Bazar at [[Diwali]] time]]{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref> Barnala had a population of 96,397. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Barnala has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 68% of the males and 62% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. [[Sikhs]] make up 85% of the population in Barnala, and [[Hindus]] make up the other 15%. During the 1947 partition Barnala was hit hard with violence and killing. There are a few Muslim families residing in Barnala but majority of them fled or adopted [[Sikhism]]. ==District Administration== *'''The Deputy Commissioner (DC)''', an officer belonging to the Indian Administrative Service, is the overall in-charge of the General Administration in the district. He is assisted by a number of officers belonging to Punjab Civil Service and other state services. *'''The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)''', an officer belonging to the Indian Police Service is entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining law and order and related issues of the district. He is assisted by the officers of the Punjab Police Service and other Punjab Police officials. *'''The Divisional Forest Officer(DFO)''', an officer belonging to the Indian Forest Service is responsible for managing the Forests, environment and wild-life related issues of the district. He is assisted by the officers of the Punjab Forest Service and other Punjab Forest officials and Punjab Wild-Life officials. Sectoral development is looked after by the district head of each development department such as PWD, Agriculture, Health, Education and Animal husbandry. These officers belong to various State Services. ==Industries, Real Estate and Streets== It is a major hub for industry in the neighborhood and many residents of barnala are employed in these industries. Surrounded by hundreds of small and big villages Barnala is a trade hub for all, there are many growing businesses in this city. Mainly cloth, Jewellrey, Property, Tires, Automobile batteries, Tractor and Truck workshops, Agricultural tools etc. The core economy of this city is agriculture based. '''Barnala''' has certain streets which are improving at a very fast pace - mainly they are Sadar Bazar, Pharwahi Bazar, Handiaya Bazar which are centrally located and are very wide. These busy market avenues run parallel to each other and have streets cutting through them at 90 degrees too are parallel to each other like the Avenues and streets of New York City NY, which no other city in Punjab can boast of. In addition to this there are Purana Bazar, College Road, K.C. Road (Katcha College Road), Court Road and Sekha Road. It has an old and famous place called Barnala Quilla (Fort) which is now demolished by authorities due to safety purpose except The area of Gurudwara Saheb and Durga Mandir along with the "CHULLAS" Of Baba Alla Singh Ji is said to be renovated in near future.]Barnala is still a developing city. 25 Acre, 22 Acre Colony, 16 Acre, S J S Ngr, are deloped by improvement trust plus various other private builders are developing townships and commericial places. The largest bottleneck in development of this town is Dhanaula Road (Railway Crossing). It clearly divides city in two parts and is always jammed as the frequent flow of trains and traffic as well and the main railway station is about 500mts from the crossing. Unless a Railway under-bridge is constructed the second half of Barnala will be under-developed area. As Barnala has become district now, [[investors]] will invest more on the development of Barnala. Most of the investors now put their money in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Luckhy Colony, Mahesh nagar, Court road (Handiaya road) which are the most potential and one of the best areas of the city. These area score high over others as these have wide roads, good lighting, parks, Shops, Access to Public transport & Schools and all major highways. ==Climate== Summer months June-August are hot and humid. November to February is cold and can be sub-zero. } ==Education== S.D.College, Lal Bahadur shastri college for girls and many public schools along with some professional institutes.Aryabhatta institute of Engineering. ==Religious Places== *Geta Bhavan, Barnala. *Shiv Mandhir, Railway Station Barnala. *Mata Rani Mandhir, Jandha Wala Road, Barnala. *Gurudwara Nanaksar Thaath, Kachehari Road,Barnala *Dera Baba Gandha Singh Barnala *Dera Baba Gandha Singh Khuddi. *Dera Baba Gandha Singh , Bajakhana Road, *Dera Baba Thaman Singh Pharwahi *Dera Nitaya Nand Giri, Lakhi Colony *Dera Sant Birja Nand Ji. Sanghera *Gurudawra Baba Gandha Singh Barnala *Gurudarwa Baba Nam Dev Ji , K,C, Road, Barnala *Gurudawra Singh Sabha, Sadar Bazar Barnala *Gurudarwa Ramgarhia, Barnala *Dera Baba Balram Dass Near D.S.P. Office *Radha Swami Satsang Raikot Road, Barnala. *Ram Bagh Committee Barnala *Jumma Masjid, Purana bazar, Barnala *Ester Church, Air Force Station Barnala ==Banks== *State Bank of Patiala. Barnala Main Branch. (It is the most popular and the oldest bank branch in Barnala) *State Bank of Patiala. Barnala SD College, Branch *State Bank of Patiala. Barnala Agricultural Development Branch (ADB) *Punjab & Sind Bank, Barnala Branch *Punjab & Sind Bank, Extension Counter, New Grain Market *Punjab & Sind Bank, Extension Counter, Baba Gandha Singh Public School *Punjab National Bank, Barnala Main Branch *Punjab National Bank, Handiaya Bazar Branch (Formerly: New Bank of India) *Punjab National Bank, Extension Counter, Trident Complex, Raikot Road *State Bank of India, Barnala Main Branch *State Bank of India, Barnala Grain Market Branch *Indian Overseas Bank, Barnala Branch *Central Bank of India, Barnala Branch *HDFC Bank Ltd. Barnala Branch *HDFC Bank Ltd. (Formerly: Centurion Bank of Punjab Ltd), Opp. Prabhat Cinema, Barnala *AXIS Bank Ltd. (Formerly: UTI Bank Ltd), Barnala Branch *Allahabad Bank, Barnala Branch *Bank of Baroda, Barnala Branch *Union Bank of India, (an aggressive and successful PSU Bank has also invited proposals for acquiring premises for its Barnala Branch) *ICICI Bank, SCF # 16-17-18, Old Bus Stand Market, College Road, Barnala *Bank of India, College Road, Barnala *Indian Overseas Bank, Pharwahi Bazaar. *Bank of Baroda ==Health== The city has a well established civil hospital and a plenty of private specialists in medicine and surgery. ==Hotels, Clubs and Health Clubs== Barnala has a Rotary club, Lions Club,BARNALA CLUB are very famous clubs to hang around. HOTELS INCLUDE 'GAZAL' WHICH IS FAMOUS FOR ITS LEMON CHICKEN ,MIDWAY AND MANY OTHERS. SADHU SOOD HALWAI IS FAMOUS FOR SAMOSAS AND JALEBIS,NEW LOVELY SWEET SHOP AND MANY MORE. THEIR ARE 4 BIG GYMS IN BARNALA. BGS SCHOOL SPORTS COMPLEX PROVIDES SPORTS FACILITIES. ==Entertainment== As there are no multiplex like [[PVR]] or malls as yet but there are cinema halls - Prabhat Cinema and New Palace Theatre which are edged to close<ref>[http://www.barnala.co.in/ ਬਰਨਾਲਾ बरनाला (पंजाब) भारत Barnala : I am Barnala city of Punjab (India) (www.barnala.co.in)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. Certain fairs and circus come here often. But recently the updation made by the congress party to district have made many big garment firms to open their showrooms here in Barnala. So now a days its a time for the people here for having more fun and having some show rooms to visit. ==See also== [[chhiniwal kalan]] ==References== {{Reflist}} [[maur(nabha)]] ==External links== * [http://www.kewalsinghdhillon.wordpress.com Kewal Singh Dhillon's Website] * [http://www.barnala.co.in/religiousplaces.htm Religious Places in Barnala] * [http://www.barnala.co.in/ Website on Barnala] * [http://www.timeanddate.com/weather/india/barnala Weather of barnala with 7-days prediction] * [http://www.punjabcolleges.com/ Website on educational institutions and universities.] * [http://www.barnalatravels.com/ Website on travel and travel related information] {{Barnala district}} [[Category:Barnala| ]] [[Category:Cities and towns in Barnala district]] [[bn:বার্নালা]] [[bpy:বার্নালা]] [[it:Barnala]] [[new:बर्नल]] [[no:Barnala]] [[pt:Barnala]] [[vi:Barnala]]'