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Situated at the feet of the [[Shiwalik Hills]], Nangal is at a distance of 60 km from [[Rupnagar]], the district headquarters, in the state of [[Punjab]], [[India]]. The City is surrounded by beautiful environment of hills, river and canals and is an important center for tourists visiting the district. |
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| name = Nangal |
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| native_name_lang = Hindi |
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| other_name = Industrial Town of Punjab |
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| nickname = NPTI |
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| settlement_type = [[Town]] |
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| image_skyline = Bhakra Dam Aug 15 2008.JPG |
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| image_caption = [[Bhakra Dam]] in Bhakra, [[Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh|Bilaspur district]], [[India]] |
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Punjab, India |
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| coordinates = {{coord|31.385|N|76.375|E|display=inline,title}} |
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| subdivision_type = [[Country]] |
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| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} |
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| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] |
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] |
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| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] |
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Rupnagar district|Rupnagar]] |
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| established_title = <!-- Established --> |
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| established_date = Dec 2009 |
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| founder = MOP Govt of India |
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| government_type = MOP |
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| elevation_m = 326 |
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| population_total = 48000 |
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| population_as_of = 2011 |
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| population_density_km2 = auto |
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| demographics_type1 = Languages |
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| demographics1_title1 = Official |
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| demographics1_info1 = [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], [[Hindi]] |
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] |
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| utc_offset1 = +5:30 |
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| postal_code = 140124, 140125, 140126 |
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'''Nangal''' is a town, near city of Rupnagar in [[Rupnagar district]] in Punjab, India. |
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It sits at the foot of the [[Shiwalik Hills]] where it was established after plans for a dam required the movement of previously established villages. Residential areas include Modern Avenue, Shivalik Avenue, Naya Nangal Township, BBMB Township and Nangal Basti area (Railway Road). Industrial areas include Focal Point, NFL Factory, PACL. Naya Nangal is planned town with parks like Madhuvan Park, Captain Amol Kalia Park and stadium like NFL Stadium. Naya Nangal also has Well established Recreational clubs, like Golf club, Naya Nangal NFL club Sector 4, Anand Bhawan Club, Swimming club , Race tracks and cycling tracks. |
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It is divided into two parts, Nangal Township and Naya Nangal. The town was named Nangal by acquiring land of three villages viz. Nangal Nikku, Hambewal and Dubheta. It gained importance with the starting of the construction of Bhakra Dam on Satluj river in November, 1955. It is flourishing township of tourist attraction due to the mighty multi purpose Bhakra Project which includes apart from [[Bhakra Dam]], the Nangal Dam, Nangal Hydel Channel, Ganguwal and Kotla Power Houses. |
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==History== |
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Towards the north stands the beautiful township called Naya Nangal which serves mainly Fertilizer Complex of National Fertilizers Limited (NFL), a public sector undertaking of Government of India. The Nangal Fertilizer and Heavy Water Factory located here, started production in 1961 and is the single largest consumer of electricity from the Bhakra Power House. |
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Present Nangal is situated on the land acquired from nearby places in 1948 when the construction of [[Bhakra Dam]] was planned on the [[Satluj]] River. The town is divided into three parts: Nangal, Nangal Township and Naya Nangal. |
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==Geography== |
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Overlooking the Nangal like, Gurudwara Vibhour Sahib presents a majestic view. This Gurudwara is situated at a distance of 5 km from Nangal. [[Guru Gobind Singh]] is said to have mediated at this place. |
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Nangal is situated on the foot of Shivalik hills and spreads over both sides of river Sutlej which forms a lake behind the Nangal Dam. Every year, the multi-purpose Bhakra Dam with its surrounding natural environment attracts a number of tourists from all parts of India and abroad.{{fact|date=June 2017}} There are several markets in it, namely Jawahar Market, Main Market, Adda Market, GTB Market & Pahari Market. The residential areas of the city are organized into a block system. |
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Nangal Township is surrounded by water on three sides and foothills of shivaliks on the fourth side. Naya Nangal serves mainly as a fertilizer complex colony of National Fertilizers Limited (NFL), a public sector undertaking of the Government of India. |
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There is a dharamshala known as Shri Balbahadur Mal Kuthiala Dharamshala situated on the bank of [[Satluj]] River, which provides free accommodation to the visitors. Inside it, there is a temple of Lakshmi Narain which is run by the Sanatan Dharam Sabha, Nangal Township. |
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There are 3 Main hospitals in Nangal - BBMB Hospital, NFL Hospital in sector 4 and Civil hospital. |
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Suitable facilities have been provided in various rest houses for the boarding and lodging of visitors. Punjab Tourism Development Corporation runs a Tourist Bungalow known as Kadamba. |
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Schools include Capt Amol Kalia Fertilizer Model Senior Secondary School (erstwhile, NFL Model Senior Secondary School) affiliated to CBSE, NFL Higher Secondary School affiliated to PSEB, Mount Carmel School affiliated to ICSE, BBMB DAV School affiliated to CBSE, Saint Soldier School affiliated to CBSE and Dayanand School(closed now) affiliated to CBSE. |
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At a distance of 4 km from Nangal Township is a temple of Shiva, known as 'Shiv Ashram' situated on the outskirts of village Mojowal on the Nangal-Bhallan road. This Ashram was founded by Swami Giangiri who first lived in a small hut near the bank of river Satluj. There are a free Ayurvedic dispensary and a dental clinic in the Ashram. Fairs are held on Shivratri, Nirjale Ekadashi Vyas Puja every year. |
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Nangal city sits on the banks of River Satluj, thus having many tourist attraction points with fascination towards Mother Nature. Prominent Religious Places include [[Julfa Mata Temple|Jalpha Devi Mata Mandir]], Shree Gita Mandir in Naya Nangal, [https://maps.mapmyindia.com/eloc/Y4CF7C Shree Shiv Shakti Mandir in Shivalik Colony], Shri Sidh Baba Balak Nath Durga Mandir, Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, Triveni Mandir, Varun Dev Mandir, Gurudwara Shri Bhabour Sahib, Gurudwara Singh Sabha Sector 2 Naya Nangal and Christ Church Sector 1 Naya Nangal. |
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==Demographics== |
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{{As of|2011}} India [[Census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=43433|title= Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Nangal had a population of 48000. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Nangal has an average literacy rate of 78.15%, higher than the national average of 74%: male literacy is 80.69%, and female literacy is 71.56%. In Nangal, 10.44% of the population is under 6 years of age. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*http://rupnagar.nic.in/html/Nangal.htm |
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{{Rupnagar district}} |
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[[Category:Tourism in Punjab, India]] |
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Rupnagar district]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:05, 19 June 2024
Nangal
Industrial Town of Punjab | |
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| Nickname: NPTI | |
  Nangal Location in Punjab, India  Nangal Nangal (India) | |
| Coordinates: 31°23′06″N 76°22′30″E / 31.385°N 76.375°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Rupnagar |
| Founded by | MOP Govt of India |
| Government | |
| • Type | MOP |
| Elevation | 326 m (1,070 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 48,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 140124, 140125, 140126 |
Nangal is a town, near city of Rupnagar in Rupnagar district in Punjab, India.
It sits at the foot of the Shiwalik Hills where it was established after plans for a dam required the movement of previously established villages. Residential areas include Modern Avenue, Shivalik Avenue, Naya Nangal Township, BBMB Township and Nangal Basti area (Railway Road). Industrial areas include Focal Point, NFL Factory, PACL. Naya Nangal is planned town with parks like Madhuvan Park, Captain Amol Kalia Park and stadium like NFL Stadium. Naya Nangal also has Well established Recreational clubs, like Golf club, Naya Nangal NFL club Sector 4, Anand Bhawan Club, Swimming club , Race tracks and cycling tracks.
History
[edit]Present Nangal is situated on the land acquired from nearby places in 1948 when the construction of Bhakra Dam was planned on the Satluj River. The town is divided into three parts: Nangal, Nangal Township and Naya Nangal.
Geography
[edit]Nangal is situated on the foot of Shivalik hills and spreads over both sides of river Sutlej which forms a lake behind the Nangal Dam. Every year, the multi-purpose Bhakra Dam with its surrounding natural environment attracts a number of tourists from all parts of India and abroad.[citation needed] There are several markets in it, namely Jawahar Market, Main Market, Adda Market, GTB Market & Pahari Market. The residential areas of the city are organized into a block system.
Nangal Township is surrounded by water on three sides and foothills of shivaliks on the fourth side. Naya Nangal serves mainly as a fertilizer complex colony of National Fertilizers Limited (NFL), a public sector undertaking of the Government of India.
There are 3 Main hospitals in Nangal - BBMB Hospital, NFL Hospital in sector 4 and Civil hospital.
Schools include Capt Amol Kalia Fertilizer Model Senior Secondary School (erstwhile, NFL Model Senior Secondary School) affiliated to CBSE, NFL Higher Secondary School affiliated to PSEB, Mount Carmel School affiliated to ICSE, BBMB DAV School affiliated to CBSE, Saint Soldier School affiliated to CBSE and Dayanand School(closed now) affiliated to CBSE.
Nangal city sits on the banks of River Satluj, thus having many tourist attraction points with fascination towards Mother Nature. Prominent Religious Places include Jalpha Devi Mata Mandir, Shree Gita Mandir in Naya Nangal, Shree Shiv Shakti Mandir in Shivalik Colony, Shri Sidh Baba Balak Nath Durga Mandir, Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, Triveni Mandir, Varun Dev Mandir, Gurudwara Shri Bhabour Sahib, Gurudwara Singh Sabha Sector 2 Naya Nangal and Christ Church Sector 1 Naya Nangal.
Demographics
[edit]As of 2011[update] India Census,[1] Nangal had a population of 48000. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Nangal has an average literacy rate of 78.15%, higher than the national average of 74%: male literacy is 80.69%, and female literacy is 71.56%. In Nangal, 10.44% of the population is under 6 years of age.
References
[edit]- ^ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India.