Jalalabad, Fazilka
Jalalabad, (also known as Jalalaland) is a city and a municipal council in Fazilka district in the Indian state of Punjab.
Jalalabad, Jalalabad (West) | |
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city | |
| Nickname(s): Jalalaland | |
  Jalalabad, Jalalabad (West) Location in Punjab, India | |
| Coordinates: 30.62°N 74.25°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Fazilka |
| Founded by | Nawab Quttabdin of Mamdot |
| Elevation | 176 m (577 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 39,525 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | PB-61 |
History
Mamdot Nawabi was created by Qutubuddin Khan in 1800 in the Fazilka district. He conquered Mamdot from the Rai of Raikot in 1800. Jalalabad was founded by Nawab of Mamdo as its capital.[1] It is named after Nawab Jalaluddin Khan, son of Nawab Qutubuddin Khan, a very rich city in Punjab and known for vast industrial area.[1][2]
Geography
Jalalabad is a constituency in the Indian state of Punjab. The Fazilka district is one of six border districts in Punjab, out of 22 total districts. In the Fazilka district, there are three tehsils: Jalalabad West, Fazilka, and Abohar. The Pakistani border is around 15 km from Jalalabad. Jalalabad has an average elevation of 176 metres (577 ft).
Famous personalities from Jalalabad (W)
- Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab up to 16 March 2017, Sukhbir Singh Badal, is the MLA From Jalalabad West.
- Indian cricket player Shubhman Gill belongs to Jalalabad. He also played in IPL.
- Businessman and Wire Tycoon Chiranjeev Singh Soni belongs to Jalalabad. He lives in Delhi now.
References
- Soszynski, Henry. "MAMDOT". Members.iinet.net.au. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- "Victims and beneficiaries of Partition". Tribune.com.pk. 27 July 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2018.