Dasua
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Dasuya is a town and a municipal council
in Hoshiarpur district
in the state of Punjab
, India
. The town name was derived from its historical events as it was destroyed and rebuilt ten times, hence the name Dasuya (Da meaning “Ten” and Suya “Built”). .
, Dasuya had a population of 20,118. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. The average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79% and, female literacy is 73%. In Dasuya, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
River Beas flows in the west and seasonal rivers flows on the north (Takkar Sahib, Ghoghra region) and south (Odhra
, Garna Sahib region). There are two major canals which serve to irrigate field in the area.
Dasuya is a very ancient town. It is believed that it was known as Virat Nagar in the Mahabharata and the Pandavas spent last one year of their exile in Virat Nagar in the service of its king.
Since independence Dasuya is known for its brick kilns which are located in Odhra
and Bhangala clusters. Bricks for constructions are supplied throughout Punjab and Himachal region from these clusters.
Randhawa sugar mill and distillery is the major employer in the region. It consumes majority of the sugarcane grown in Dasuya region and is a major supplier of sugar to other parts of India. Recently, Hash Biotech Ltd. has opened their farms in the southern parts of Dasuya. Hash Biotech pvt Ltd., is an official partner of IIMSAM
(United Nations) and is a leading firm in the South Asia. Hash Biotech provides both high and low end jobs to the local population.
Animal husbandry and poultry industry is another driving force of Dasuya’s economy. Dasuya was a top poultry producer until 1970s. After 2000, Poultry industry has regained its position and now several big (Dhir Poultry and Kahlon Poultry) and small players have invested in this sector. In recent days farmers in Panwan region of Dasuya has started investing in commercial pisciculture.
Dasuya is a major supplier of the timber to North India. Eucalyptus, Ashok and Poplar are the main plantations. Northern Railways have a special yard for timber loading in the region.
Municipal council
A municipal council is the local government of a municipality. Specifically the term can refer to the institutions of various countries that can be translated by this term...
in Hoshiarpur district
Hoshiarpur District
Hoshiarpur District , is a district of Punjab state in northern India.In 2011, Hoshiarpur had population of 1,582,793 of which male and female were 806,921 and 775,872 respectively. There was change of 6.85 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001...
in the state of Punjab
Punjab (India)
Punjab ) is a state in the northwest of the Republic of India, forming part of the larger Punjab region. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the south and southeast and Rajasthan to the southwest as well as the Pakistani province of Punjab to the...
, India
India
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. The town name was derived from its historical events as it was destroyed and rebuilt ten times, hence the name Dasuya (Da meaning “Ten” and Suya “Built”). .
Demographics
India censusCensus
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, Dasuya had a population of 20,118. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. The average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79% and, female literacy is 73%. In Dasuya, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Geography
Dasuya is located at 31.82°N 75.66°E. It has an average elevation of 240 metres (787 feet) from sea level.Location
Dasuya (Dasua) is located on National Highway 1A which connects Jammu and Kashmir to rest of India. It is located in the district Hoshiarpur of Punjab state in India. The town is well connected with rail and road with rest of India. Major cities in the vicinity of Dasua are Hoshiarpur (48 km), Mukerian (14 km), Jalandhar (56 km), Gurdaspur (40 km), Amritsar (90 km) and Pathankot (56 km). State highways running through Dasua connect Hoshiarpur,[ Talwara, and Hajipur to the town. Other connecting roads link Dasuya with Amritsar through Shri Hargovindpur, Daulatpur through Kamahi Devi and Kapurthla through Miani and Begowal. The Holy Shrine of Mata Chintpurni(Chinnmastika) can also be reached via Hajipur-Talwara route.River Beas flows in the west and seasonal rivers flows on the north (Takkar Sahib, Ghoghra region) and south (Odhra
Odhra
Odhra is a village in the Dasuya block of the Hoshiarpur district in Punjab, India.-Geography:Odhra is located at . It has an average elevation of 240 metres from sea level.-Location:...
, Garna Sahib region). There are two major canals which serve to irrigate field in the area.
History
It is believed that it was once surrounded by a huge wall, which had various gates.Dasuya is a very ancient town. It is believed that it was known as Virat Nagar in the Mahabharata and the Pandavas spent last one year of their exile in Virat Nagar in the service of its king.
Economy
Dasuya is one of the key towns of Hoshiarpur. The per capita income of Dasuya is higher than rest of Punjab which in turn is leading within India. Dasuya is an agriculture-centered community. Apart from routine rice, wheat, maize and sugarcane, farmers also grow sunflower, pulses, potatoes, sesame, peaches, oranges, papaya, grapes, melons and mangoes. Dasuya is located in the Basmati belt of India which extends from Karnal to Jammu region.Since independence Dasuya is known for its brick kilns which are located in Odhra
Odhra
Odhra is a village in the Dasuya block of the Hoshiarpur district in Punjab, India.-Geography:Odhra is located at . It has an average elevation of 240 metres from sea level.-Location:...
and Bhangala clusters. Bricks for constructions are supplied throughout Punjab and Himachal region from these clusters.
Randhawa sugar mill and distillery is the major employer in the region. It consumes majority of the sugarcane grown in Dasuya region and is a major supplier of sugar to other parts of India. Recently, Hash Biotech Ltd. has opened their farms in the southern parts of Dasuya. Hash Biotech pvt Ltd., is an official partner of IIMSAM
IIMSAM
The Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro‐algae Spirulina Against Malnutrition is an intergovernmental organization based in New York City that has a Permanent Intergovernmental Observer status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.-Purpose:IIMSAM has been established...
(United Nations) and is a leading firm in the South Asia. Hash Biotech provides both high and low end jobs to the local population.
Animal husbandry and poultry industry is another driving force of Dasuya’s economy. Dasuya was a top poultry producer until 1970s. After 2000, Poultry industry has regained its position and now several big (Dhir Poultry and Kahlon Poultry) and small players have invested in this sector. In recent days farmers in Panwan region of Dasuya has started investing in commercial pisciculture.
Dasuya is a major supplier of the timber to North India. Eucalyptus, Ashok and Poplar are the main plantations. Northern Railways have a special yard for timber loading in the region.
Administration
Dasuya is administered by a council which was established in 1985. The town is divided into 13 administrative wards and there have been attempts for it to be granted district status. Aside from these wards there are several villages which are now considered to be within the city limits.Places of interest
Dasuya has a historical significance. There are many temples belonging to the Pandavas which are still in existence.- 'Shiva Temple' (Talab) dug by Pandavas during agatvaas.
- Old fort around Imli chowk
- Beas RiverBeas RiverThe Beas River is a river in the northern part of India. The river rises in the Himalayas in central Himachal Pradesh, India, and flows for some 470 km to the Sutlej River in the Indian state of Punjab....
in the west - Garna Sahib Gurudwara (Bodal village), visited by 6th Guru Shri Hargobind Sahib
- Kamahi Devi, the temple for Kamakshi Devi in the hills on Dasuya-Sansarpur Road
- Pong DamPong DamThe Pong Dam, also known as the Beas Dam, is an earth-fill embankment dam on the Beas River just upstream of Talwara in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. The purpose of the dam is water storage for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. As the second phase of the Beas Project,...
on Beas River near Talwara, very beautiful views - Mandir Baba Nand Lal, Sahora Dadial near Nangal Ghogra on Dasuya-Hajipur Road.
- Gagan Ji da Tilla temple on a hill in Sahora Kandi near Nangal Ghogra on Dasuya-Hajipur Road, visited by the Pandavas during their exile, on the advise of Shri Krishna