Dhilwan
In this article we will explore in detail Dhilwan, a topic of great relevance and interest today. Dhilwan is a concept that has generated great controversy and debate in various spheres, from the academic field to the field of politics and society in general. Over the years, Dhilwan has played a fundamental role in the way we perceive and understand the world around us, its implications have been profound and have given rise to a wide range of divergent opinions and perspectives. Through a comprehensive analysis, this article will seek to shed light on the complexity and relevance of Dhilwan, examining its historical roots, its current impacts and its projection into the future.
Dhilwan | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Dhilwan Location in Punjab, India  Dhilwan Dhilwan (India) | |
| Coordinates: 31°31′N 75°21′E / 31.52°N 75.35°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Kapurthala |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal corporation |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 7,980 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | PB-09 |
| Website | dhilwan |
Dhilwan is a town and a nagar panchayat in Kapurthala district in the state of Punjab, India.
History
In 1983 Dhilwan Bus massacre 15 Hindu bus passengers going from Dhilwan to Jalandhar were killed by pro-Khalistan Sikh militants at Dhilwan.[1][2]
Geography
Dhilwan is located at 31°31′N 75°21′E / 31.52°N 75.35°E in Punjab.[3] It has an average elevation of 219 metres (718 feet).
Dhilwan Kalan
Dhilwan and Dhilwan Kalan in Sikh History Books are two different places. Dhilwan Kalan is also written as Dhilwan, or Dhilwan Sodhian, which causes confusion among readers. Dhilwan Kalan is near Kotkapura in Faridkot district. A few other villages have identical or similar names, Dhilwan Khurd (Faridkot district), Dhilwan Wala (Moga district), Dhilwan (Barnala district), Dhilwan (Gurdaspur district).
Demographics
As of 2011 India census,[4] The Dhilwan Nagar Panchayat has population of 8,157 of which 4,225 are males while 3,932 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 835 which is 10.24 % of total population of Dhilwan (NP).
Transport
By Air: Dhilwan is located at 65 km far from Amritsar International airport, (Raja Sansi Airport) By Rail: Dhilwan railway station is located at 3 km far from main city By Road: Dhilwan is well connected to all major towns and cities of the state Bus Route: PRTC - Pepsu Road Transport Corporation provides regular buses to reach inter-city and inter-state regions.
References
- ^ Tempest, Rone (26 July 1986). "Suspected Sikh Terrorists Kill 15 on India Bus". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^ "Terrorists kill bus passengers in Punjab and Haryana mercilessly". India Today. 31 July 1987. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dhilwan
- ^ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.