Barnala
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- This article is about the city. For the district see Barnala districtBarnala districtBarnala is one of the district of Indian state of Punjab. Earlier Barnala was part of Sangrur district , but now Barnala is a separate district....
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Barnala(Punjabi:ਬਰਨਾਲਾ) is an Indian city
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in the Punjab state
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of India
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which serves as the head quarters of the Barnala district
Barnala district
Barnala is one of the district of Indian state of Punjab. Earlier Barnala was part of Sangrur district , but now Barnala is a separate district....
. It is situated in the heart of the state. Barnala is well known for textile market in the area.
History and famous people
The common prevalent details reveal that this place was a village named Anahatgarh. In neighboring village Bhadalwadh Rungarh Muslims used to live who indulged in cattle-stealing and plundering acts in surrounding villages grazing cattle in their crops. Following tormentation by Rungarh Muslims, people of Anahadgarh went to Bhadaur for help. Baba Gama was known for his might. When people went to Bhadaur at that time, Baba Gama was not there in his house but his brother Baba Ala Singh came along with them and he forced all Rungarh Muslims to run and started living there planting a tree (it being a Dera at that time marking foundation of a village).Eminent Sikh historian Giani has recorded the details of setting up of Barnala in the annals of Khalsa in this manner that in the year 1775 Baba Ala Singh after offering Bhadaur (set up by King Padhar Sain) to his brother Duna Singh came to Barnala region which was lying aloof at that time. Setting it up, he made it his capital and took under his control surrounding villages. It too appears that Anahadgarh may be existing before and must have been deserted following attacks of Dharvis.
There are different opinions about the nomenclature of Barnala. Some are of the view, Vaaran being a region because of frequent storms was at that time also called Varna. So Barnala was called a land of too many storms which later on became Barnala because of precision of example. Another view reveals that a fort here is said to be built by Baba Ala Singh in which there was a ‘Baahuli’ (a well which had stairs going down). That too due to precision and Malwai accent was known as ‘Baain’. Thus Baain Wala ultimately became Barnala. Thus these are different views only but no historical detail is available that how name Barnala came into existence.
Barnala was named after Baba Ala Singh.Baba Ala Singh left Bhadaur with his elder brother(hometown of Patiala State)and settled at Barnala and conquered many areas with the help of his brothers the Bhadaur Sardars. Though it was a district headquarters in erstwhile princely state system, it was later merged in PEPSU (Patiala & East Punjab States Union) and degraded as sub divisional headquarter. Local MLA Mr Kewal Dhillon took pains and took the matter with the State Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh and Barnala was restored as a district headquarters again.
Punjabi writers Ram Sarup Ankhi, Om Parkash Gasso, Dr Pritam Singh Rahi, Dr Amar Komal, Pawan Parinda all live here. Some of these writers are credited to have translated Bhagavad Gita into Punjabi.There are other artists from Barnala, specialize in particular skills. One of them is Mr. Gursewak Singh Sidhu, who is famous for his skill of "Bhangara".
Surjit Singh Barnala(Tamil: சுர்ஜித் சிங்க் பர்னால; Punjabi: ਸੁਰਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਬਰਨਾਲਾ; born October 21, 1925), a Vice-Presidential candidate, is the present Governor of Tamil Nadu, India. He has held this position since November 2004. During his eventful career in Indian politics he has been Chief Minister of Punjab, a Minister in the Union Cabinet twice and Governor of four states.
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Surjit Singh Barnala
Surjit Singh Barnala is an Indian politician from Punjab. During his career in Indian politics, he has been Governor of four states, Chief Minister of Punjab, a minister in the union cabinet twice and a vice-presidential candidate once.-Early life:Barnala was born in Ateli village, which was then...
.Sh. Amar Nath and Sh. Lakhpat Rai are founders of development of city Barnala. One of the youngest Entrepreneur from this city Mr. Gurleen Singh Dhiman now working with a Major Finiancal firm of Wall Street
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Mr. Ravinderjit Singh Bindi, young blood of city is working for welfare of City. He is currently incharge of project Dynamic Colony. He is running many educational and charitable societies among which Ajit Rural and Educational Welfare Society which provides self employment to people. His project CEDP has over 80 franchisees in Punjab. His program ISEEP(International Self Employment Education Programme) is having around 100 franchisees in Punjab. This program provide training of Beautician and Boutique design.
Mr. Sarabjot Singh Girgla, founder of FNAGRI fashion week & f lounge. Belong from this city. Designed a product for PCS IAS officers. First free email service provider to civil service aspirants in India.
Demographics
Census
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, Barnala had a population of 96,397. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Barnala has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 68% of the males and 62% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Punjab Gaushala Mahasangh ( For the welfare of COWS )
Punjab Gaushala Mahasangh:- Punjab Gaushala Mahasangh is the representative body of more than 400 Guashalas in the state of Punjab in India. Punjab Gaushala Mahasangh is working hard for the welfare of cows, its treatment and better upkeep facilities throughout the state of Punjab in Indian Republic, with active support of donors. It is an NGO (Non Government Organisation), being run under the able guidance of its President Mr Romesh Gupta. Contributions are gratefully acknowledged and spent solely for COW welfare and treatment. The President and other Executive Members serve on honorary basis and NEVER use Gaushala Money for office expenditure or for personal use. Gaushala, often spelt as Gowshala means a COW SHELTER.These cow shelters (Gaushalas) are being run on Public Charity.They are solely dependent on public contributions in cash or kind. Even fodder/grass is gratefully acknowledged in these Gaushalas. There are nearly 40 Gaushalas in Barnala City alone.Annand Welfare Club:- It is another organization solely engaged in the welfare and treatment of ill / injured cows. All the members are dedicated to this noble cause. Mr Tajinder Singh is President of this Club
Social Organizations
Human Rights Forum (Registered) :- Foremost in the fight for HUMAN RIGHTS, social justice, public welfare, upliftment of the people and consumer protection and social awareness is, Human Rights Forum (Registered), with Master Des Raj Jindal, a retired Head Master as President. Mr Sukhwinder Bhandari, a serving Punjab Government Teacher, posted at Khuddi Khurd resigned as General Secretary. A meeting was called and Mr Bakhshish Singh was unanimously appointed as new General Secretary of the Forum. Samaj Rattan Seth Lakhpat Rai and Shri Piara Lal Raisaria are Patrons of the forum.There are so many community based organizations for the welfare of their members, such as :-
Aggarwal Sabha (Registered) :- For Aggarwals of the City
It is headed by Sh Jhanda Ram ji, Ex Executive Magistrate.
Brahmin Sabha (Registered) :- for the Brahmins of the City
Khatri Sabha (Registered) :- for the Khatris of the City
It is an old institution and engaged in public welfare. It is headed by Mr B L Marken
Educational Institutions
Barnala has got schools like Dayanand Kendriya Vidya Mandir, Sarvhitkari Uch Vidya Mandir, Sacred Heart School at Handiaya Road, Arya Model School, Baba Gandha Singh Public School, Y.S. Public School, Mother Teacher Public School, Gandhi Arya School, Darbari Lal Tandon SD Public School and others along with colleges like S.D. College, Lal Bahadur Shastri Arya Mahila College.List of educational institutions in Barnala:-
- Akal Polytechnic College,Rureke Kalan,Barnala-Mansa highway,Barnala
- B.G.S Public School, Barnala
- Baba Farid Institute of Computer Science and Information Technology, Barnala
- Barnala Polytechnic College, Barnala
- Dashmesh Institute of Management and Technology, Barnala
- Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Barnala
- Guru Arjun Dev College of Management and Technology, Barnala
- Guru Gobind Singh College of Education, Barnala
- Guru Nanak Dev Nursing Institute, Barnala
- Kings Group of Institutions, Barnala
- LBS Arya Mahila College, Barnala
- Malwa College of Nursing, Barnala
- National College of Nursing, Sidana Hospital, Barnala
- Sacred Heart International College of Education, Barnala
- SD College, Barnala
- SD College of Education, Barnala
- SD College of Pharmacy, Barnala
- SD Sabha Institute of Technology (SDSIT), Barnala
- SSD College of Computer Education, Barnala