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49-584: Bootan Mandi is in Jalandhar City of Punjab state India . The ward number for Bootan Mandi is 54. Bootan Mandi is located in Jalandhar City. Its neighbouring areas are Abadi Jallowal , New Model Town, Model House, Basti Sheikh, Swami Lal Ji nagar and Malind Nagar . It is situated near the Jalandhar-Nakodar Road. The Councillor of this area is Mr. Pawan Kumar, whose father is Mr. Sohan Lal. He

98-561: A length of 309 km (192 mi). The drop in height is 3,256 m (10,682 ft). Historically, the river was the centre of the Zhangzhung Kingdom until its fall in the 8th century AD. Sutlej is an antecedent river , which existed before the Himalayas and entrenched itself while they were rising. The Sutlej, along with all of the Punjab rivers, is thought to have drained east into

147-511: A local station in Jalandhar that transmits programs of mass interest. FM local radio stations include: The Municipal Corporation of Jalandhar claims that the city has over 800 hospitals, making it the city with the highest number of hospitals per capita in Asia. Three new Health Centres were set up in Jalandhar on 9 September 2020. Cricket is very popular in the grounds and streets of Jalandhar. There

196-613: A proposal to build a 214-kilometre (133 mi) long heavy freight and irrigation canal, to be known as the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) to connect the Sutlej and Yamuna rivers. The project is intended to connect the Ganges, which flows to the east coast of the subcontinent, with points west, via Pakistan. When completed, the SYL would enable inland shipping from India's east coast to its west coast (on

245-570: A significant increase in precipitation. The city registered over a 20% increase from its average rainfall that year, which marked it as a year of heavy rainfall. Despite the variations in climate across seasons, one thing remains constant: the extremity of temperatures, with winters feeling notably cold, and summers, feelings markedly hot due to Jalandhar's location in the northern plains. Jalandhar has been ranked 39th best “National Clean Air City” under (Category 2 3-10L Population cities) in India. As per

294-409: A significant minority. Languages spoken in Jalandhar city (2011) At the time of the 2011 census, 81.48% of the population spoke Punjabi and 15.63% Hindi as their first language. Jalandhar is notable for its sports goods industry. With an employment of 60,000 to 70,000 people, it is estimated to be ₹ 1,700 crore industry, with ₹ 400 crore export and ₹ 1,300 crore domestic supply. In 2022,

343-557: Is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport , in Amritsar . It is the second busiest airport in North India, and is connected to other parts of the country by regular flights. Several airlines operate flights from abroad, including London Stansted , Birmingham , Dubai , Singapore , Kuala Lumpur , and Doha . The airport handles as many as 48 flights every week up from the occasional, intermittent ones some years ago. Direct train service

392-552: Is a Government Sports College in the city and it is a focus for many of the National Sports Councils. In this college, many sports are played like cricket , hockey , swimming , volleyball and basketball . Higher education institutions in Jalandhar include; Sutlej The Sutlej River ( / ˈ s ʌ t l ə dʒ / ) is the longest of the five rivers that flow through the historic crossroads region of Punjab in northern India and Pakistan . The Sutlej River

441-484: Is a city in the state of Punjab in India. With a considerable population, it ranks as the third most-populous city in the state and is the largest city in the Doaba region. Jalandhar lies alongside the historical Grand Trunk Road and is a well-connected junction for both rail and road networks. The city is located 148 km (92 mi) northwest of the state capital Chandigarh , 83.5 km (51.9 mi) southeast of

490-601: Is a river in Ngari , Tibet , China . The name Langqên , Tibetan for "elephant", is because of a valley that resembles an elephant trunk. This river is the main source of the Sutlej, a tributary of Indus River . It enters India at Shipki La pass. The source is south of Gangdise Range , in Ngari Prefecture. Its course is mainly in the Zanda County . The river drains an area of 22,760 km (8,790 sq mi), and covers

539-434: Is also held with flags, bands, dhols, tableaus, dance and music, langars which brings enjoyment and excitement to Jalandhar. Some of the most well known Punjabi singers perform at Bootan Mandi on the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidass Ji. These include singers such as Hans Raj Hans who sang songs that became instant hits for Bootan Mandi such as "Sohna Punjab da shehar Jalandhar, Bootan Mandi Jisde Andar." Other singers such as

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588-656: Is also known as Satadru . It is the easternmost tributary of the Indus River . The Bhakra Dam is built around the river Sutlej to provide irrigation and other facilities to the states of Punjab, Rajasthan and Haryana . The waters of the Sutlej are allocated to India under the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan, and are mostly diverted to irrigation canals in India like the Sirhind Canal , Bhakra Main Line and

637-544: Is also the Councillor of 27 other areas including Bootan Mandi. Avinash Chander MLA is from Bootan Mandi. He is a member of Punjab Legislative Assembly and represent Phillaur. He is also the Chief Parliamentary Secretary of Punjab for Higher Education & Languages department. Bibi Nooran a folk Punjabi singer in the 70's. Bibi Nooran was a resident of Bootan Mandi. She was married to Ustad Sohan Lal. She

686-668: Is an Indian television station in Jalandhar, owned and operated by state-owned Doordarshan , the television network of Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India). It was established in 1979 and produces and broadcasts the 24-hour Punjabi language TV channel, DD Punjabi , which was launched in 1998 and covers most of the state of Punjab, India . The city is the region's headquarters for newspapers, national television and radio stations. These include Daily Ajit , Jagbani , Punjab Kesari , Dainik Bhaskar , Dainik Jagran , Hindustan Times , The Tribune , Truescoop News , Hind Samachar , etc. State-owned All India Radio has

735-459: Is an international-standard stadium at Gandhi Stadium , formerly known as Burlton Park. The Indian cricket team played a Test Match against the Pakistan cricket team on this ground on 24 September 1983. Major Kabaddi matches are usually held at Guru Gobind Singh Stadium . Guru Gobind Singh Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Jalandhar. It is usually used for football matches and served as

784-659: Is available for other major cities like Mumbai , Calcutta , Chennai , Patna , Guwahati , Pune , Haridwar , Varanasi , Jaipur , Jhansi , Gwalior , Bhopal and Jammu Tawi . Some prestigious trains that halt in Jalandhar City railway station include the Howrah Mail, Golden Temple Mail (Frontier Mail), New-Delhi Amritsar Shatabdi Express , and the Paschim Express . Now, many trains of Jammu route are extended up to Mata Vaishno Devi-Katra. Jalandhar City Railway Station

833-553: Is dry, except during the brief southwest monsoon season during July and August. The average annual rainfall is about 70 centimetres or 28 inches. In 2018, Jalandhar witnessed unusually heavy rainfall, with an over 20% increase from average rainfall levels. Since it is located in the northern plains, the area feels quite cold during winters and very hot during summers. The city receives an average annual rainfall of approximately 700 millimetres (28 in). However, fluctuations are not uncommon, as observed in 2018 when Jalandhar experienced

882-571: Is on the Jalandhar-Nakodar Road. There is a Buddh Vihar (Buddhist temple) in Sidharth Nagar an area in Bootan Mandi Jalandhar. It is named after Siddhartha Gautama. Buddh Purnima is celebrated every year here. Bootan mandi is known for its Leather Industry and is also one of the biggest Leather markets. There are number of leather products such as shoes, jackets and sports products are manufactured here. Jalandhar Jalandhar

931-649: Is the Grandmother of the famous Sufi singers Nooran Sisters . Ramesh Chander (diplomat) - Former ambassador to Belarus . The Guru Ravidass Dham Bootan Mandi . It is one of the most well known Guru Ravidass Dham's in Jalandhar and even in Punjab . When it is the Birth Anniversary of Guru Ravidass, Bootan Mandi comes to life and each building illuminated with light. A big Mela is held for three days which attracts thousands of people across Jalandhar. A Jaloos (Shoba Yatra)

980-458: Is well-connected to other parts of the country. Jalandhar City is a major stop between the Amritsar-Delhi rail link, which is serviced by Shatabdi Express , Intercity Express , among others. Direct Services to major cities such as Mumbai , Calcutta , Chennai , Patna , Guwahati , Pune , Haridwar , Varanasi , Jaipur and Jammu Tawi are available. There are prestigious services such as

1029-646: The Ganges prior to 5 mya . There is substantial geologic evidence to indicate that prior to 1700 BC, and perhaps much earlier, the Sutlej was an important tributary of the Ghaggar-Hakra River (thought to be the legendary Sarasvati River ) rather than the Indus, with various authors putting the redirection from 2500 to 2000 BC, from 5000 to 3000 BC, or before 8000 BC. Geologists believe that tectonic activity created elevation changes which redirected

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1078-570: The Garuda Valley by the Zhangzhung , the ancient civilization of western Tibet . The Garuda Valley was the centre of their empire, which stretched many miles into the nearby Himalayas . The Zhangzhung built a towering palace in the Upper Sutlej Valley called Kyunglung , the ruins of which still exist today near the village of Moincêr , southwest of Mount Kailash (Mount Ti-se). Eventually,

1127-710: The Ghaznavids during the reign of Ibrahim of Ghazni . The city was conquered by Raja Jasrat in 1431. It later formed part of the province of Lahore during the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire . The 18th century saw upheaval in Jalandhar amidst an anarchy caused by the disintegration of the Mughals and power struggles involving Persians , Afghans and Sikhs . It was captured by the Faizullahpuria Misl in 1766, and in 1811 Maharaja Ranjit Singh incorporated it within

1176-521: The Howrah Mail , Golden Temple Mail (Frontier Mail), New-Delhi Amritsar Shatabdi Express , Paschim Express . There is one of the largest networks of bus services of Punjab at Shaheed-e-Azam, Sardar Bhagat Singh ISBT (Jalandhar), Himachal Pradesh , Delhi , Haryana , Pepsu , Chandigarh , Uttar Pradesh , Himachal Pradesh , Jammu & Kashmir , Uttrakhand , Rajasthan State Roadways, apart from private operators. Doordarshan Kendra, Jalandhar

1225-524: The Muslim population in Jalandhar district reduced from 45.2% to 0.2%. The city has a hot semi-arid climate with cool winters and long, hot summers. Summers last from April to June and winters from November to February. Temperatures in the summer vary from average highs of around 41 °C or 105.8 °F to average lows of around 25 °C or 77 °F. Winter temperatures have highs of 19 °C or 66.2 °F to lows of 6 °C (43 °F). The climate

1274-501: The Rajasthan canal . The mean annual flow is 14 million acre feet (MAF) (roughly 1.727 × 10  L) upstream of Ropar barrage , downstream of the Bhakra dam. It has several major hydroelectric points, including the 1,325  MW Bhakra Dam , the 1,000 MW Karcham Wangtoo Hydroelectric Plant , and the 1,500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Dam . The drainage basin in India includes

1323-463: The Seditious Meetings Act . In 1924, Pakistani general and military dictator Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq was born in the city. Prior to the partition of India , Muslims were in plurality in Jalandhar district. According to the 1941 census, Muslims made up 45.2% of the population, compared to Hindus and Sikhs being 27.6% and 26.5% respectively. Within a period of 10 years, from 1941 to 1951,

1372-687: The Sikh Empire . In 1849, following the annexation of the Punjab by the East India Company , the city of Jalandhar, written in English as Jullundur by company officials, became the headquarters of the division and District of the same name. In 1858, company rule in India ended and the city became part of the British Raj . In the mid to late 19th century, the Punjab administration regarded Jullundur as too densely populated and farmed to capacity. This led to

1421-568: The Supreme Court of India . To augment nearly 100 tmcft (some 2.832 × 10  L) water availability for the needs of this link canal, Tso Moriri lake/Lingdi Nadi (a tributary of Tso Moriri lake) waters can be diverted to the Sutlej basin by digging a 10 km=long gravity canal to connect to the Ungti Chu river. The Upper Sutlej Valley, called Langqên Zangbo in Tibet , was once known as

1470-433: The 2011 census, Jalandhar had a population of 868,929, of which 460,811 were male, and 408,118 female. The literacy rate is 86.20%: for males are 88.81% and females 83.26%. Children of 0-6 years are 90,044 (10.36%), with a sex ratio of 867 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes are 27.26% of the population. As per the census of 2011, Hinduism is the predominant religion in Jalandhar city, with adherents of Sikhism being

1519-494: The Arabian sea) without having to round the southern tip of India by sea, vastly shortening shipping distances, alleviating pressures on seaports, avoiding sea hazards, creating business opportunities along the route, raising real estate values, raising tax revenue, and establishing important commercial links and providing jobs for north-central India's large population. However, the proposal has met with obstacles and has been referred to

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1568-615: The Arabian sea. In approx. 1797 BC, the course of the Sutlej river moved towards the north to join the Beas river . About 17 kilometres (11 mi) north of Uch Sharif , the Sutlej unites with the Chenab River , forming the Panjnad River , which finally flows into the Indus river about 100 kilometres (62 mi) west of the city of Bahawalpur . The area to the southeast on the Pakistani side of

1617-617: The Indian border is called the Cholistan Desert and, on the Indian side, the Thar Desert . The Indus then flows through a gorge near Sukkur and the fertile plains region of Sindh , forming a large delta region between the border of Gujarat , India and Pakistan, finally terminating in the Arabian Sea near the port city of Karachi , Pakistan. During floods, Indus river water flows into

1666-687: The Indian part of the Great Rann of Kutch . Thus Gujarat state of India is also a riparian state of the Indus river as the Rann of Kutch area lying west of Kori Creek in the state is part of the Indus River Delta . In the Chaitra-Ratha Parva of Adi Parva of Mahābhārata , when sage Vasishtha wanted to commit suicide he saw the river named Haimāvata (whose source is Himavat), flooded and full of crocodiles and other aquatic monsters. So he jumped into

1715-534: The Indus thousands of years earlier. There is some evidence that the high rate of erosion caused by the modern Sutlej River has influenced the local faulting and rapidly exhumed rocks above Rampur . This would be similar to, but on a much smaller scale than, the exhumation of rocks by the Indus River in Nanga Parbat , Pakistan. The Sutlej River also exposes a double inverted metamorphic gradient . There has been

1764-596: The Nooran Sisters have also performed as they also have their roots in Bootan Mandi (Grand-daughters of famous Bibi Nooran of Bootan Mandi). Many other legendary Famous singers have also performed such as Kanth Kaler, K.S. Makhan, Master Saleem and many others. There is a Mosque called Masjid Umme Salmaa. It is situated opposite the Guru Ravidass Dham. There is a Dargah called Darbar Sachi Sarkar Lakha Da which

1813-482: The Sports Goods Manufacturers and Exporters Association in Jalandhar, with collaboration from local self-help groups, started an initiative to train 1,500 women in stitching soccer balls, ensuring financial development and welfare in the district. Another significant contributor to Jalandhar's economy is its leather industry, having a turn over of ₹ 1,200 to ₹ 1,500 crore, and ₹ 400 crore export. In

1862-706: The Tibetan name Langqên Zangbo ( Elephant River or Elephant Spring ) to the Shipki La pass, entering India in Himachal Pradesh state. It then has its main knee heading west-southwest for about 360 kilometres (220 mi) to meet the Beas River near Harike , Tarn Taran district , Punjab state. Ropar Wetland in Punjab state is located on the Sutlej river basin. Evidence suggests Indus Valley civilisation also flourished here. Ungti Chu and Pare Chu rivers which drain

1911-577: The Zhangzhung were conquered by the Tibetan Empire . The Sutlej River also formed the eastern boundary of the Sikh Empire under Maharajah Ranjit Singh . Parganah Hakkarah Today, the Sutlej Valley is inhabited by nomadic descendants of the Zhangzhung, who live in tiny villages of yak herders. The Sutlej was the main medium of transportation for the kings of that time. In the early 18th century, it

1960-419: The city of Amritsar , and 61.3 km (38.1 mi) north of Ludhiana . The national capital, Delhi , is approximately 381 km (237 mi). The National Highway 1 (NH1), crosses Jalandhar, further enhancing its connectivity. The history of Jalandhar District comprises three periods — ancient, medieval and modern. The city may be named after Jalandhara , a Nath Guru who was from here. The city

2009-468: The district being a chief recruitment area for settlers to colonise the newly irrigated Punjab Canal Colonies , in western Punjab. The Khilafat Movement started in the district in the early 1920s to bring pressure on the government to change their policy towards Turkey . Mahatma Gandhi extended sympathy and support to this movement, however in response, the District was declared a 'Proclaimed Area' under

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2058-524: The flow of Sutlej from the southeast to the southwest. If the diversion of the river occurred recently (about 4000 years ago), it may have been responsible for the Ghaggar-Hakra (Saraswati) drying up, causing desertification of Cholistan and the eastern part of the modern state of Sindh , and the abandonment of Harappan settlements along the Ghaggar. However, the Sutlej may have already been captured by

2107-488: The home stadium of JCT Mills FC . People can be seen jogging, playing soccer, weight-lifting, etc. in the stadium most of the time. The Punjab government has started new projects at the stadium. Surjeet Hockey Stadium is a field hockey stadium in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. It is named after Jalandhar-born Olympian Surjit Singh. This stadium is home of the franchise Sher-e-Punjab of the World Series Hockey . There

2156-423: The river. The river thinking that Vasishtha was a mass of unquenchable fire dilated itself and flew in a hundred different directions. Henceforth the river was named śatadra (or śatadru) which means the river of a hundred courses. So, Vasishtha landed on dry land and was unharmed. Langqên Zangbo ( Tibetan : གླང་ཆེན་གཙང་པོ , Wylie : glang chen gtsang po ; Chinese : 朗钦藏布 ; pinyin : Lǎngqīn Zàngbù )

2205-473: The second phase of the Indian Government's Smart City Project , Jalandhar has been selected to participate, marking a pivotal shift in the city's development. The nearest airport is Adampur Airport , northwest of Jalandhar, which currently only handles scheduled operation on maiden flights of the private carrier Spicejet , to Delhi , Mumbai and Jaipur . The nearest fully-fledged International Airport

2254-608: The sites where remains of the Indus Valley civilisation have been found extensively. The archaeological explorations made during recent years have pushed the ancient times of Jalandhar District of the Harappa period. Jalandhar was known as Prasthala during the Vedic period and it was the capital of the Trigarta Kingdom . Jalandhar and the Doaba may have been conquered around 1070 by

2303-451: The southeastern part of Ladakh are tributaries of Sutlej river. Continuing west-southwest, the Sutlej enters Pakistan about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) east of Bhedian Kalan , Kasur District , Punjab province, continuing southwest to water the ancient and historical former Bahawalpur princely state . Few centuries ago, Sutlej river was merging with the Ghaggar river to discharge in to

2352-428: The states and union territories of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Ladakh and Haryana. The source of the Sutlej is west of the catchment area of Lake Rakshastal in Tibet , as springs in an ephemeral stream. Lake Rakshastal used to be part of the Sutlej river basin long ago and separated from the Sutlej due to tectonic activity. The nascent river flows at first west-northwest for about 260 kilometres (160 mi) under

2401-561: Was founded by Devasya Verma as mentioned in the Vedas . Other possibilities include that it was the capital of the kingdom of Lava , son of Rama or that the name derives from the vernacular term Jalandhar , meaning area inside the water, i.e., tract lying between the two rivers Satluj and Beas . The whole of Punjab and the area of present Jalandhar District was part of the Indus Valley Civilization . Harappa and Mohenjo-daro are

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