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News Patiala: Patiala is located in the southeast of Punjab. Patiala is also a popular city in North West India. It is also the fourth largest city in the state of Punjab. It is also the headquarters of the Patiala District. Patiala is also known as Patiala ‘The Royal City. There are many places that are famed for their culture, culture and history are important to a lot of people. Cities that have a rich culture and history are often visited by people who want to learn more about their past and the people that lived in these cities. Patiala is a city that is located in Punjab, India and it has a lot of interesting things about it. Today, I will be sharing with you some interesting facts you may not know about Patiala! This blog is the news regarding Patiala District. We provided you information about Patiala and it is gathered from various sites by our team so that you may find it useful to visit Patiala. 

The Patiala district was first founded in 1763 and it is divided into seven Tehsils. Patiala is located around the Qila Mubarak (the Fortunate Castle), locally known as the Durbar (the imperial court).  Patiala is located 237 kilometers (147 mi) north of the state capital Chandigarh and 402 kilometers (250 mi) southwest of the national capital New Delhi. Patiala city is the center of the Patiala District. The city is spread over an area of 27.88 kmยฒ and is situated at a height of 305 meters above sea level The city is situated near Punjab’s border with the neighboring state Haryana.  Patiala city is the administrative headquarters of the Patiala district. Patiala is famous for its historic palaces, and mansions and as the birthplace of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, the builder of the famed Patiala Hill City Palace.

The princely state of Patiala was founded in 1763 by Jat Sikh Sardar Ala Singh. The first foundation of Patiala Fort was laid in Qila Mubarak. Time in 1761 the Marathas were defeated by the Afghans. The third battle of Panipat was also fought in 1761. At that time, the Afghan language was written and read in Punjab.

  • What is Patiala’s Old Name of Patiala?

It is not very clear why the name Patiala is written as Patiala and Patialavar. Theorists believe that the word Patiala is derived from Pati (lord) + Alaya (house) = Pati + Alaya = Patiala.

Business people have a more scientific story to tell about the name. It is said that the name Patiala is a combination of two words – Pati + Ali. Pati means Lord and Ali means Ali Murad Bakhsh, who was the person who first founded the city.

Sri Kali Devi Temple was built by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala in 1936. Kali Mata Idol The Brahma Mata Kali and Pawan Jyoti were brought from Bengal. It was a 6-foot statue. First of all, the first buffalo sacrifice (Bali) was also offered to the temple. After which sacrifice was also offered in the temple every year. A very old temple of Raja Rajeshwari is also located in Sri Kali Devi Temple. Maharaja Bhupinder Singh ruled Patiala from 1900 to 1938. Due to the beautiful structure of the temple, it has been declared a national monument at that time. Attracts Hindu and Sikh pilgrims from far and wide. According to an average estimate, devotees offer more than 60,000 bottles of liquor during Navratras alone.

According to local tradition, supported by an old handwritten document preserved in the Gurdwara, one Bhag Ram, a Jhiwar of Lehl, waited on Guru Teg Bahadur, the ninth Guru of the Sikhs, during his residence at Saifabad (now Bahadurgarh). He requested that Guruji might be pleased to visit his village and give blessings. which could cure the inhabitants of a serious and mysterious disease. All that long was their disease. The Guru went to Lahal on Magh Sudi 5, 1728 Bikram/24 January 1672 and stayed under a banyan tree on the bank of a pond.  The disease decreased in the village. The place where Guru Teg Bahadur sat. It is called Dukkha Nivaran. Which means remover of suffering. Devotees believe in the healing properties of the water in the tank attached to the shrine. It is still believed that any disease can be cured by ‘bathing’ on five consecutive Panchami.

These 12 gates of Patiala were built from (1845 – 1862). These gates were built by the then Maharaja Narinder Singh all around Patiala. By making these twelve gates, Patiala city was further strengthened at that time.

  1. Darshani Gate
  2. Sanouri Gate
  3. Lahori Gate
  4. Sherawala Gate
  5. Sunami Gate
  6. Sirhindi Gate
  7. Ghalori Gate
  8. Safabadi Gate
  9. Top Khana Gate
  10. Nabha Gate
  11. Samania Gate
  12. Rajindera Gate

Currently, there are only 4 gates in Patiala.

6 different forts were built in Patiala during the days. Which are popular in the world till today due to their different appearance. Qila  Mubarak is the biggest and most popular among them. The names of the 6 forts are as follows.

Qila Mubarak is spread over 10 acres in the middle of Patiala city. It consists of the main palace or Qila Andrun Shabdik, the Inner Fort, the Guest House or Ran Bas, and the Durbar Hall.

Outside the fort are the Darshani Gate, Shiva Temple, and bazaar shops. These are next to the streets around the fort. It sells precious jewelry, colorful handwoven cloths,  and glittering paradises.

Until the construction of the old Moti Bagh Mahal, it was the principal residence of the Patiala royal family.

The main entrance to Qila Mubarak is through a magnificent gate. The architectural style of the palace is the Late Mughal and Rajasthani. The complex has ten courtyards along a north-south axis. Each yard is unique in size and character.

Although the Andron is a single interconnected building. It is said to be a series of palaces. Each group of rooms forms a cluster around a courtyard. Artillery, Qila Mubarak, Sheesh Mahal, Treasury, and Jail. Ten rooms are painted with frescoes or decorated with glass and gilt.

A small part of Qila Mubarak has a small British construction with Gothic arches, marble fireplaces, and Mughal Rajasthani roofed toilets.

Burj Baba Ala Singh has been burning with the flame brought from Javalaji since the time of Ala Singh. Every year it is decorated for the heritage festival.

Today Patiala is also a popular city in North West India. It is also the fourth largest city in the state of Punjab.  Patiala is located in the southeast of Punjab. Patiala is also known as Patiala ‘The Royal City. 

North of Patiala is Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar, and Chandigarh., Sangrur district, Ambala Kurukshetra exists in the west. It is the neighboring state of Haryana to the east and the Kaithal district of Haryana to the south.

District Patiala is currently divided into 6 sub-divisions/tehsils, 2 sub-tehsils, and 9 blocks.

Click to see the list of block-wise villages in the Patiala district

In the year 2020, the Corona epidemic affected the lives of people all over the world. Due to this, the census work could not be carried out in 2021.
According to the 2011 census, provisional data of Patiala Urban Area had a population of 446,246. Patiala city 406,192 c. 54% of the male population and 46% are female. Patiala has an average literacy rate of 86%, which is higher than the national average of 64.9%. 10% of the population in Patiala is below 5 years of age. Hinduism and Sikhism are the popular religions of Patiala city. Muslims, Christians, Jains, and Buddhists are in the minority.

The Deputy Commissioner is the representative of the government in the district. As a district Magistrate: Responsible for public safety and maintenance of law and order in the district.

The work in the Deputy Commissioner-cum-Collector office is divided into different branches. Each branch is under an assistant. Own under the supervision of assistant

 Works as an officer. Its supervision is under the supervision of the Deputy Commissioner-cum-Collector.

Shri Kumar Amit is the longest-serving DC of IAS. He served as DC for 4 years and 7 months. He has also been awarded as the most prolific DC during the Corona epidemic.

The Patiala Municipal Corporation looks after the operation, development, and management of the city. Municipal Corporation Patiala is further divided into 60 municipal wards.

The Patiala Development Authority (PDA) oversees the planning and development of the Patiala metropolitan area. which is also revising the Patiala Master Plan and Building Bye-laws.

Patiala has three assembly constituencies: Patiala Urban, Patiala Rural, Sanour.

Patiala district has 6 tehsils, 2 sub-tehsils, and 9 blocks. 

 Following are the names of 6 tehsils of Patiala.

  1. Patiala
  2. Nabha
  3. Samana
  4. Patran
  5. Rajpura
  6. Dudhan Sadhan

Sewa Kendra or Suvidha Center is such a government institution in Punjab, where many government services are available in one place. In today’s time, it holds a special place in the life of every ordinary and special. With the arrival of the Sewa Kendra, where the hassles of the people have been reduced, there is also transparency in the work and saving of time.

At present, there are 41 service centers in the Patiala district

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Patiala Pin Code 147001

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Pin Code stands for Postal Index Number Code. It is also known as zip code or regional postal code. Pin code is a post office numbering code system used by India Post India postal service.

  It was first introduced in India on August 15, 1972. This code is a 6-digit code. Each of its digits represents a specific meaning.

India became independent in 1947. Since then, Patiala has established itself as a major educational, cultural and academic center in Punjab. If we talk about the pre-independence period, Patiala developed as a famous educational center even during the time of the Maharajas.
 Patiala was the first such city in this part of the country, in which a degree college – Mahindra College – was established in 1875. Patiala is also credited with establishing the first printing press in Punjab – the famous printing press of Munshi Naval Kishore.
Currently, Patiala has many prominent educational institutions. By studying in it, students are shining the name of these colleges and universities in the country and abroad. Following are the prominent educational institutions of the city.

  1. Thapar University
  2. LM Thapar School of Management
  3. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law
  4. Punjabi University
  5. Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University
  6. General Shivdev Singh Diwan Gurbachan Singh Khalsa College
  7. Mahindra College
  8. Arians College of Law
  9. Multani Mall Modi College
  10. Rajindra Hospital
  11. Government Medical College, Patiala
  12. Prof. Gursevak Singh Government College of Physical Education
  13. Government College for Girls
  14. Government College Bikram College of Commerce

In the year 1961, the Punjab Assembly established Punjabi University, Patiala under Punjab Act No. 35. The then President of India Dr. S. Radhakrishnan laid the foundation of Punjabi University. The President laid the foundation of Punjabi University on June 24, 1962.
He preached that higher education institutions are common. Our aim is a strong, free and democratic India where every citizen enjoys equal status and full opportunities. In this work, our universities have a great responsibility.
Established on April 30, 1962, in the erstwhile state of Patiala with the main aim of promoting the Punjabi language, literature, and art. Punjabi University has since become the largest university in Punjab. It is the second university in the world. It is named after a language. Number one is the Hebrew University of Israel.
Its vision is to promote Punjabi studies and develop the Punjabi language as a medium of education. The university began its work in 1965 from a green, pollution-free 316-acre campus.
At that time the university was defined as a 16 km radius with only 9 colleges. In 1969, it became a recognized university. In this, 43 joined the college. Now Punjabi University caters to the educational needs of nine districts of Punjab state.
 Over time, since its start, the university has evolved into a multi-faceted and multi-faculty educational institution for the promotion of higher education. Research in humanities, arts, sciences, engineering languages, technology, and many other fields.
Spread over 600 acres, its 1500+ teachers impart education and guidance to around 14,000+ students in a multidisciplinary. The multidisciplinary, and multi-faculty environment with 70+ teaching and research departments/chairs on its campus, and 27 regional areas. our Centre/Neighborhood Campus/Constituent College and 274 Colleges affiliated with it.

The Central State Library of Patiala is one of the oldest libraries in Punjab. This library was opened in the year 1956.
This library has been named after the former Chief Minister of Punjab Giani Gurmukh Singh Musafir. This library has a rare collection of books. The Central Library of Patiala has more than 1,35,000 books. Of these, more than 15,000 books are archival books and 3,000 rare manuscripts.

๐Ÿ‘‰Now let’s talk about the questions that are searched the most on the Internet about Patiala.๐Ÿ‘ˆ

Patiala city is shaped like a spoon. It is high on all sides and low in the middle. There are narrow bazaars and narrow streets on the old Patiala side. Among them is not to go in the car. If we talk about the other part of Patiala, it is very open due to new development. Where there is always a crying fair in the bazaar. There is a Hindi mix in the language of the old people here. Most of the people here are employed, but shopkeeping is also a common occupation. The people of this place are mourning Harevahi. People must plant flowers on the roof outside the house.
 Patiala city is a royal place with rich culture and heritage enjoying historical background. Patiala welcomes the common visitor to the city with a beautiful bouquet of lifestyle. The city represents a perfect blend of Rajput, Mughal, and Punjabi cultures. While there is a good blend of modernity and tradition.
The star attraction of the city is definitely Omex Mall. The first of its kind in Patiala, Omax Mall has been attracting crowds since its start. Patiala has become the center of attraction. Another special mention would be Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib. There is something mystical about this place that brings peace to all the souls who visit.
A market which includes AC market and Adalat market. Another important place is Baradari Bagh, which as the name suggests is derived from two Punjabi words ‘Bara’ and ‘Dar’. Bara means twelve and Dar means doors. It means a garden with twelve entrances.

If we talk about the size of Patiala city, it is not very big. It is the fourth largest city. Earlier, Mohali and Fatehgarh Sahib were separated from Patiala district. Due to which the boundary of Patiala was separated from Chandigarh. Punjab is a smaller state than the second kingdom of India. In which Patiala comes at the fourth number.

It was a costly defeat for Patiala. There were approximately 2,930 diamonds in this necklace. The necklace contained the seventh largest diamond in the world at the time, the “De Beers”.
 The pre-cut weight of the De Beers diamond was 428 carats. It weighed 234.65 carats in its final setting. Around 1948, this necklace disappeared from the royal treasury of Patiala. Which was not found even after much searching. Many years later, in 1982, the “De Beers” diamond was exhibited at an auction in Geneva. There, bidding went up to $3.16 million. Then in 1998, part of the necklace was found at Cartier’s London jewelry store. A granddaughter of Bhupinder Singh of Patiala is now a jeweler in California. He was featured in the exhibition “Maharaja: The Splendor of India’s Royal Courts” at the Asian Art Museum. where the recreated necklace was displayed.

Patiala is a good city of Punjab. Omit cleanliness, Patiala is the second cleanest city in Punjab in the category of population less than 10 lakh. It is ranked 86th in the country. The old people of were also well-educated and well-educated. A different royal style is reflected in the society of the people. In today’s time, people from far away have settled here. who live here in search of employment and education.

By bus

Patiala has good road connectivity with cities in Punjab and neighboring states. Regular bus services are available to and from Patiala from cities like Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Ambala, and Delhi. Pepsu now PRTC operates the most number of buses in Punjab state and North India. Patiala city is the headquarters of Pepsu. AC Volvo, deluxe or normal buses are available in all cities of Punjab and cities of other states.

๐Ÿ‘‰Check the timetable of the Patiala Bus Stand๐Ÿ‘ˆ

Tip: The roads leading to Patiala are well maintained. In winter, the city has dense fog. At that time the most attention is required while driving.

By Train

Patiala Railway Station is under Ambala Railway Division. It is in Northern Railway Zone. Railway stations do not have a large number of trains. Ambala Railway Station and Rajpura Junction are the major railway stations nearby. In which there is a direct link of trains from many parts of the country. Ambala Railway Station and Rajpura Junction are well connected to other parts of India. The trains connecting Ambala or Rajpura to Patiala on daily basis are Ambala-Bathinda Passenger Express and Ambala-Patiala Passenger Express.
Tip: The city faces dense fog in winters and delays and cancellations of trains are common.

By airplane

There is no airport in Patiala. Chandigarh/Mohali International Airport is the only airport used for air travel. The airport is located at a distance of 63 km from the Punjabi university Patiala. Chandigarh Airport has flights to some Indian cities. Airline companies like Air India, Air Asia, Go Air, Indigo, Jet Airways, SpiceJet, Vistara, etc. offer flights to places like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Srinagar, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
The nearest airports to Patiala are at Mohali and Amritsar. Apart from this, the international airport is also the Indira Gandhi International Airport of Delhi. It is located 243 km from Patiala. International travelers can from Chandigarh to reach Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Various cab services are also available from Chandigarh Airport to Patiala city. Pepsu Transport has started direct bus services from Patiala to Delhi Air Service.
Tip: The cities of Delhi and Chandigarh experience dense fog in winter and this causes flight delays and cancellations.

Patiala is an old famous state of Punjab. Patiala is known as the city of palaces, parks, and polo. Patiala is iconic, majestic, and inspiring.
 Its magnificent forts and palaces, museums and places of worship, and gardens serve as a perfect blend of history, culture, arts, and crafts. The warmth of the local people and their hospitality is known around the world.
The delicious, Punjabi cuisine in Patiala is the main attraction of the place. Among them, Sadhu Ram Kachori is still famous in the old area of โ€‹โ€‹Patiala. Apart from this, Golgappa Chowk is one of the main Chowks of Tripuri. Which became famous because of the famous Golgappa found here. Liquor lovers must know about Patiala Pag. This liquor country is also known as Patiala Pag abroad.
 Shoes with soles worked with silver and gold threads. These Punjabi Jutti are famous in the world.
 Patiala Shahi Suit and Patiala Shahi Salwar is such a dress.  Patiala Shahi Salwar has become a Brand today. This is the Istrian dress. Which is traded in India as well as abroad.

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