Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district
Nawanshahr (or Nawanshahar) is a town that became a district in 1995; now it is a municipal council in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district in the Indian state of Punjab. It is the headquarters of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar District. It’s homeland of India’s famous freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.
How many villages are there in nawanshahr?
Administratively, Nawanshahr district is divided into 2 tehsils namely Nawanshahr and Balachaur comprising five-development block. There are 9 towns and 476 villages.
Was Bhagat Singh from nawanshahr?
Nawanshahr has also rail track connecting it with Jalandhar, Rahon and Jaijon. District enjoys the rare honour of being the native village of Shahid Bhagat Singh whose ancestral village Khatkar Kalan falls in it.
Who is the DC of SBS Nagar?
District Administration
| Name | Designation | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Sh. Vishesh Sarangal, I.A.S | District Collector | Mini Secretariat DC Office SBS Nagar |
| Sh. Jasbir Singh, PCS | Addl. Deputy Commissioner, General | Mini Secretariat DC Office SBS Nagar |
Who is DC of nawanshahr?
Vishesh Sarangal
Vishesh Sarangal takes over as new DC of Nawanshahr.
Who is the SDM of Punjab?
Sub Divisional Magistrate
| Name | Designation | |
|---|---|---|
| Sh. Vikramjeet Singh Panthey, PCS | Sub Divisional Magistrate, Samrala | sdm[dot]samrala[at]gmail[dot]com |
| Ms. Deepjot Kaur, PCS | Sub Divisional Magistrate, Payal | sdm-payal[at]punjab[dot]gov[dot]in |
Who is MLA of nawanshahr Punjab?
Nawan Shahr Assembly Constituency
| Nawanshahr | |
|---|---|
| Constituency of Punjab Legislative Assembly | |
| Incumbent MLA | Angad Singh |
| Political Party | Indian National Congress |
| Elected Year | 2017 |
Where is Nawanshahr located?
Show map of India. Nawanshahr (or Nawanshahar) is a town that became a district in 1995; now it is a municipal council in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district in the Indian state of Punjab. It is the headquarters of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar District. It’s homeland of India’s famous freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.
How did the Nawanshahr district become a district?
Nawanshahr became a district in 1995 during the Harcharan Brar government, with the strong efforts of the late Dilbag Singh, former Cabinet Minister, and the then MLA of Nawanshahr. People of this district are economically sound. Large numbers of families from the district have settled abroad.
Who is the MLA of Nawanshahr constituency in Punjab?
Nawanshahr constituency is one of the 117 seats of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha and its constituency number is 47. Angad Saini, who is a member of Congress, won the last assembly election and is the current MLA of Nawanshahr. The scheduled caste population is 45.58%. As of now, there is no commercial airport in Nawanshahr.
What is the literacy rate in Nawanshahr?
Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Nawanshahr has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 71%.
