Sujanpur

Sujanpur is a city and municipal council in the Pathankot district of the Indian state of Punjab, India. It is 06 km from Pathankot towards Jammu on Jalandhar-Jammu-Amritsar National Highway (NH-1A). It is situated near the banks of Ravi River and surrounded by two canals: UBDC and Bias Link. Municipal Council area is divided into 15 wards.

Sujanpur

City of the rivers
City
Sujanpur
City Location in Punjab, India
Sujanpur
Sujanpur (India)
Coordinates: 32.312743°N 75.601172°E / 32.312743; 75.601172
India Country India
StatePunjab
DistrictPathankot
Government
 • TypeMunicipality (City Administration)
 • BodyMunicipal Council Sujanpur
Area rank2nd in district
Population
 (2015)
 • Totalapproximate 50,000
Demonym(s)sujanpuria
Languages
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Area code(s)0186
Vehicle registrationPB-35
WebsiteMunicipal Council of Sujanpur website

Sujanpur is the second most populous and largest urban area (शहरी क्षेत्र) in the district after Pathankot. Sujanpur has a large garment market as well as many international schools.

Demographics

According to the 2015 Indian census, Sujanpur has a population of approximately 50,000 people.[1] Men constitute 52% of the population and women 48%. Sujanpur has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 66%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Tourist attractions
  • Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple (मुक्तेश्वर महादेव मंदिर), also known as Mukesaran Mandir, is a man-made cave complex and popular shrine to Shiva situated 24 km from Sujanpur City in the village of Doong, on the bank of the Ravi River. The caves are on the way to Shahpurkandi. The temple contains representations of Ganesha, Brahma, Vishnu, Hanuman, and Parvati. It is considered one of the most sacred places around Sujanpur.
  • Pracheen Shiv Mandir (प्राचीन शिव मंदिर) Kathgarh is one of the more famous temples in the area. Devoted to Shiva and Parvati, the temple is situated 31 km from Sujanpur City, 4 km from Mirthal, and 7 km from Indora on the meeting point of the Beas and the Choch rivers. The temple is built in the Roman architectural style, housing two lingams personifying Shiva and Parvati respectively.
  • Shahpurkandi fort (शाहपुरकंडी फोर्ट) is located approximately 20 km from Sujanpur. It was built in 1505 A.D. by the Rajput chief Jaspal Singh Pathania. It was strategically located to have control over the Kangra and Nurpur region. The fort is in ruins today, and it is famous for its temples and the view it commands over the Ravi river.
  • Baag Wali Mata Temple (बाग वाली माता मंदिर) is located 2 km from the city.

Transport

Sujanpur is well connected to the rest of the country by rail and road. It has direct train links with other Indian cities. All trains going to Jammu-Pathankot pass through Sujanpur Railway Station. Sujanpur is also connected by a fast network of private and public-sector bus services to other cities in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, and Jammu & Kashmir. Important destinations include Delhi, Manali Chandigarh, Jammu, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, and Amritsar.

Airports close to Sujanpur

References
  1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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