Phagwara
Phagwara is a city and municipal corporation in the Kapurthala district of Punjab, India. It is located 40 kilometers from Kapurthala, the district headquarter, 124 kilometres (77 mi) away from Chandigarh, 20 kilometres (12 mi) away from Jalandhar and 361 kilometres (224 mi) from New Delhi. The city is famous for sugar, glucose, starch, fine fabric textiles, and auto parts manufacturing for engines in Punjab. This place is also known for the Shri Hanuman Garhi Temple, which has statues of the Hindu God, Lord Hanuman.
Phagwara | |
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Phagwara Location in Punjab, India Phagwara Phagwara (India) | |
| Coordinates: 31.22°N 75.77°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Kapurthala |
| Founded by | Shah Jahan |
| Named for | Phagu Da Wara |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democracy |
| • Body | Government of Punjab, India |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20 km2 (8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 234 m (768 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 117,954 |
| • Rank | 288 |
| • Density | 6,117/km2 (15,840/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 144401 144402 |
| Telephone code | 01824 |
| Vehicle registration | PB-36 |
| Post office | Phagwara H.O Satnampura S.O |
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