Budhlada
| Budhlada ਬੁਢਲਾਡਾ | |
|---|---|
| City | |
  Budhlada Location in Punjab, India | |
| Coordinates: 29°56′N 75°34′E / 29.93°N 75.57°ECoordinates: 29°56′N 75°34′E / 29.93°N 75.57°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Mansa |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipal Council |
| Elevation | 211 m (692 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 26,172 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | PB 50 |
Budhlada (Punjabi: ਬੁਢਲਾਡਾ) is a city and a municipal council in Mansa district in the state of Punjab, India. It is located in the Cotton Belt of India and is one of the largest cotton markets in Asia. Most of the population there depends on the agricultural yield in the area.
Geography
Budhlada is located at 29°56′N 75°34′E / 29.93°N 75.57°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 211 metres (692 ft).
The total population in Budhlada is 26,172 as per the 2011 census. There are 13,832 males in the city (53%) and 12,340 females (47%). Further the children below 6 years of age are 2,882 of which 1,599 are males and 1,283 are females. Budhlada has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 74.5% and female literacy of 63%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Sikhism and Hinduism are the major religions studied in Budhlada. making up 99% of the population.
Climate
Budhlada has a semi-arid climate with temperatures ranging from 45 degrees in summer to sub-zeros in winter.
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History
BUDHA and LADA were two real brothers who were khatri by caste. The village got its name from the names of these two brothers. It was a part of Kaithal state_name. The king of the Kaithal state did not help the British during the insurgency of 1857. So the British annexed the kingdom. Later on, it was merged with Karnal District. It was the largest market of East Punjab. It was a very big recruitment centre of military personnel which was second to only to Rohtak in India. The Ashoka Chakra Award was conferred on Hawaldar Joginder Singh Datewas who was recruited from Budhlada.
Budhlada city is 70 km away from Bathinda and is situated on Bathinda-Delhi rail line. The border of Haryana state is 25 km away from the city. It is 17 km away from Mansa. A popular Gurudwara Brahm Bunga is situated in Dodra 10 km from Budhlada. Every year, three main samagams are held at DODRA in the months of March, September and December. Sangat from all over the world comes over during these samagams to take laha. As per 1991 census, the total population of the city was 18,123. The sub division came into being on 13-4-1992.
Budhlada was a riyast, British police station before freedom. Famous "LOK NIKE" (Lok Nike means HERO OF PEOPLE) Jiauna Maur's brother Kishna Maur was arrested by Budhlada Police station. Both brothers helped the poor people. Another Hero Sucha Singh Soorma's village Samauo is almost 18 km away from Budhlada.
But it remained neglected after the freedom of India, due to political reasons. Budhlada has been home to the great martyr Capt K. K. Gaur and the great social reformer Babu Hitabhilashi. It is connected by rail and road ways to other cities of Punjab, Haryana and more the famous places of city are Krishna Mandir, Shiva Mandir, Hanuman Mandir,Gurudwara Guru Teg Bahadur, Guru Nanak College, yls academy of education, Jagat Palace, Pool Center, New court complex, ITI stadium, Bharati Palace, Ram Bagh (Park), Sips & Bytes (Restaurant) ,Gupta Hospital & Manu Vatika School (Edited By. Manoj Bansal). And Budhlada has some specialty cause of its culture.Budhlada is a Backward area but its much populer in whole Punjab. few things below given which make budhlada a best city. Budhlada is a home to great scientist Dr. M. L. Singla known as Moon Man of India,who contributed his efforts in the success of Chandrayan as project head.
Importance in Praja movement
Freedom fighters were utilised budhlada for so many Praja movements in the present Bathinda district. The local people started Praja Movement from the death of Sewa Singh Thikriwala (president of Riyasat Praja mandal party).
Education
Budhlada has a number of schools and colleges. There are some private institutes in the city preparing students for various engineering and medical entrance examinations. There is one government funded and nearly ten private colleges in the city.