Thalla
Thalla is a village near Nagar, Tehsil Phillaur, Jalandhar district, in Punjab, India.[2]
Thalla | |
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village | |
  Thalla Location in Punjab, India  Thalla Thalla (India) | |
| Coordinates: 31.0515691°N 75.8613146°E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Jalandhar |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,251[1] |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Coastline | 0 kilometres (0 mi) |
| Nearest city | Phillaur |
Demographics
According to 2011 Census, Thalla has a population of 2,251 people.[1] The village has 352 acres (1.42 km2).[3] Neighbouring villages include Bansia Dhak, Bhar Singh Pur, Khanpur, Pall Kadim, Rasulpur, Nagar, Katpalon, Ashahoor and Kadiana.
History
It is said that the village is named after Maha Singh of Thal desert who lived during Maharaja Ranjit Singh's rule, thus making the village at least 200 years old. Maha Singh's descendants live in the village and are known as Jagirdars. The village is famous for the Shaheed Mohinder Singh Tiger BSF Annual Memorial Tournament which takes place in December.
Gate of Maha Singh Lidhar Fort
Fort of Maha Singh Lidhar
Government High School, Thalla
Water Tank
Baba Balak Nath Mandir
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References
- "Thalla Population Census 2011". census2011.co.in.
- "Thalla". wikimapia.org.
- "Punjab". punjab.gov.in.
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