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- Phagwara In center of Punjab known as Doaba
region (region between two rivers)On National Highway No.1 Its 22 km from
Jalandhar, 35 Km from Ludhiana. 120 Km from Amritsar 110 Km from Chandigarh, About 120 Km
from Anandpur Sahib, 200 Km from Jammu(J&K) and 355 Km from New Delhi(Capital of
India). Specially known for JCT. mill(Cotton & textile), Sugar mill, Starch mill, Many
small and medium scale industries. 6th Guru (Guru Hargobind Singh Ji) stayed here for some
time so here are 2 historical Gurdwaras.
- People says that when he goes from here he said-
- DEKHIA SAHER PHAGWARA BAHRON MITHA ANDRON KHARA (PHAGWARA IS SWEET FROM OUTSIDE AND BRACKISH FROM INSIDE)
- 6 Colleges(2 Co-edu, 2 only for girls, 2 technical). Many schools. No 5
star hotel but 3 star facilities available.
- Some banks HDFC Bank, PNB,
PSB, UBI, CBI, SBI, IndusInd, Capital and many other ATMs, Net Banking and Mobile Banking
is available.
- ISP's- VSNL & Satyam and Glide.
- Highest Posts- SDM, DSP, Municipal
EO. MLA, MP from Phillor Constituency Bus
stand under PEPSU Road Transport Corporation. Railway Junction(NR).
- The most special thing about phagwara is like other
towns its not at all difficult to go anywhere in city like market Railway station and Bus
stand, because everything is located in small area and above all i think its more peaceful
city. Worst thing is Railway crossing in
Satnampura.
- Imp Info- Pin Code 144401 Phone Code 1824 Mobile Code 9814 Police Control Room- 100
- Requirements-More
advanced medical facilities, Better Veterinary hospital, Upgradation of Railway Station,
Better traffic control, Should be made Distt. Dedicated Municipal Committee,
Fly over on Railway Crossing in Satnampura.
- Few Associations and Clubs- Kalgidhar Naujwan Sabha, Janta Seva Samiti,
Phagwara Environment Association, Senior Citizens Council, Loins Club Int., Citizens
Rights forum, Rotary International ,JC's Club etc.