Nangal
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Nangal is a town 60 km from Rupnagar
in the state of Punjab in northwest India
. It sits at the foot of the Shiwalik Hills and is surrounded by beautiful hills, the Satluj River and canals. It is an important center for tourists.
on the Satluj River in November 1955. It is a flourishing township at the foot of the Shiwalik Hills, a chain of the Himalayas. Every year, the mighty multi-purpose Bhakra Project which includes, apart from the Bhakra Dam, the Nangal Dam, the Nangal Hydel Channel, and the Ganguwal and Kotla
Power Houses surrounded with the natural beauty attracts the vast number of tourists from all parts of India and abroad as well. There are different markets in it,being Jawahar Market, Main Market, Adda Market, GTB Market & Pahari Market. More interesting is that the residential areas of the city are well organized into a block system. The blocks, e.g. G-block have a fixed number of apartments known as Quarters. The second form of residential area, which is a private residential area, is the proprietary owned by the public.The well organized government colonies give a harmonized view to the newcomers visiting the city.
Nangal is home to the late Captain Amol Kalia .He laid down his life fighting Pakistani intruders in Kargil in 1999. He was posthumously awarded the Shaurya Chakra
. The local school where he studied is named after him (Captain Amol Kalia Fertilizer Model School). A garden in Nangal Township is also named after Capt Amol Kalia, in honor of his gallantry. Nangal has a number of schools namely Sri Sidh Baba Balak Nath High School, BBMB DAV Public School, NFL Senior Secondary School, Capt. Amol Kalia school, Govt. Model School, Govt. Girls School,Shivalik Model Sr. Sec. School and some private schools as well. There is a 9U block in Nangal.
The town is divided into two parts: Nangal Township and Naya Nangal Township. Nangal Township is blessed with great scenic beauty which is further enhanced by the fact that it is surrounded by water on three sides and foothills of shivaliks on the fourth side. Naya Nangal serves mainly as a fertilizer complex of National Fertilizers Limited (NFL), a public sector undertaking of the Government of India
, and from point of view of amenities, natural beauty and cleanliness. It is perhaps the best town in whole India. The Nangal Fertilizer and Heavy Water Factory located here started production in 1961 and was the single largest consumer of electricity from the Bhakra Power House till some years ago. The Heavy Water Plant was shut down later primarily due to national security considerations. Besides this there is a chemical factory named as Punjab Alkalies and Chemicals Limited, Naya Nangal. These two factories has given rise to some more small factories in their vicinity. Due to presence of NFL & PACL Nangal is proud to have biggest Truck and Tanker Unions in India. A new modern avenue i.e. residential colony has been set up by Punjab Small Scale & Export Corp. at Focal Point, Naya Nangal, with all the modern amenities.
The free train service by BBMB Nangal Township goes till Bhakhra dam gives a beautiful views when crawls through the forests and hills. Primarily it is meant for the workers to go to dam but it is open for public use free of cost. Typically it has the pilgrims of 'Baba Balak Nath' shrine who chant the hymns and there is a separate ladies compartment.
Towering above Nangal on a hill is located Julfa Mata Temple.
Overlooking Nangal is the Gurudwara Bhabour Sahib
, a Sikh
place of worship. This Gurudwara, located 5 km from Nangal, presents a majestic view. Guru Gobind Singh
is said to have mediated at this spot. Prachin Temple and 1008 Swami
Sevanand Giri Maharaj Ashram
and are also here.
There is Gurdwara Dhan Dhan Baba Buddha (Budha) Sahib Ji at Village Barari, Jawahar Market, Nangal Town Ship. Here Simran & Nitnem is done daily early in the morning i.e. 2 am to 4 am.
Located 4 km from Nangal Township is a temple of Shiva
, known as 'Shiv Ashram' situated on the outskirts of the village Mojowal on the Nangal-Bhallan road. This Ashram
was founded by Swami Giangiri who is said to have first lived in a small hut near the bank of the Satluj River. There is a free Ayurvedic dispensary as well as a dental clinic in the Ashram. Fairs are held on Maha Shivratri, Nirjale Ekadashi Vyas Puja every year.
There is a Dharamshala
known as Shri Balbahadur Mal Kuthiala Dharamshala situated on the bank of the Satluj River which freely allows visitors. Inside the Dharamshala
there is a temple of Lakshmi
Narain which is run by the Sanatan Dharam Sabha, Nangal Township. A vivid example of secularism is the existence of Lakshmi- Narain Temple and Gurudwara Ghat Sahib with a common wall. The Gurudwara also houses a school on its campus.
A few kilometres away from Gurudwara Shri Bhabour Sahib is Gurudwara Shri Nanaksar. On the 7th of each month there is a well attended function in the Gurudwara Sahib.
Nangal is a city and a municipal council
in Rupnagar district
in the India
n state
of PUNJAB (An individual from nangal belongs to himachal pradesh )
On the bank of Satluj is situated a small but beautiful township Naya Nangal where employees of the National Fertilizer Limited (NFL) live. This township was built in the 1950s by a British architect.
Near to Nangal Dam there is a historic temple of SRI BABA UDHO JI MAHARAJ (Village Kathera), where on every Sunday LANGAR is organised by the individual people for poor people.
, Nangal had a population of 40,644. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Nangal has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 74%. In Nangal, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Rupnagar
Rupnagar is a city and a municipal council in Rupnagar district in the Indian state of Punjab. It was formerly known as Ropar. The town of Rupnagar is said to have been founded by a Raja called Rokeshar, who ruled during the 11th century and named it after his son Rup Sen. It is also the site of...
in the state of Punjab in northwest India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It sits at the foot of the Shiwalik Hills and is surrounded by beautiful hills, the Satluj River and canals. It is an important center for tourists.
Description
The town was named Nangal when it acquired the land of the villages of Nangal Nikku, Hambewal and Dubbeta. It gained in importance with the starting of construction of the Bhakra DamBhakra Dam
Bhakra Dam is a concrete gravity dam across the Sutlej River, and is near the border between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh in northern India.The dam, located at a gorge near the upstream Bhakra village in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, is Asia's second highest at 225.55 m high next to...
on the Satluj River in November 1955. It is a flourishing township at the foot of the Shiwalik Hills, a chain of the Himalayas. Every year, the mighty multi-purpose Bhakra Project which includes, apart from the Bhakra Dam, the Nangal Dam, the Nangal Hydel Channel, and the Ganguwal and Kotla
Kotla
Kotla may refer to:Places* Kotla, Himachal Pradesh, in India* Kotla Arab Ali Khan, in Gujrat, Pakistan* Kotla Musa Khan in Pakistan* Feroz Shah Kotla cricket stadium in New Delhi, India* Kotla Mohsin Khan - small village in India* Kotla, PolandPeople...
Power Houses surrounded with the natural beauty attracts the vast number of tourists from all parts of India and abroad as well. There are different markets in it,being Jawahar Market, Main Market, Adda Market, GTB Market & Pahari Market. More interesting is that the residential areas of the city are well organized into a block system. The blocks, e.g. G-block have a fixed number of apartments known as Quarters. The second form of residential area, which is a private residential area, is the proprietary owned by the public.The well organized government colonies give a harmonized view to the newcomers visiting the city.
Nangal is home to the late Captain Amol Kalia .He laid down his life fighting Pakistani intruders in Kargil in 1999. He was posthumously awarded the Shaurya Chakra
Shaurya Chakra
The Shaurya Chakra is an Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice while not engaged in direct action with the enemy. It may be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel, sometimes posthumously. It is the peacetime equivalent of the Vir Chakra...
. The local school where he studied is named after him (Captain Amol Kalia Fertilizer Model School). A garden in Nangal Township is also named after Capt Amol Kalia, in honor of his gallantry. Nangal has a number of schools namely Sri Sidh Baba Balak Nath High School, BBMB DAV Public School, NFL Senior Secondary School, Capt. Amol Kalia school, Govt. Model School, Govt. Girls School,Shivalik Model Sr. Sec. School and some private schools as well. There is a 9U block in Nangal.
The town is divided into two parts: Nangal Township and Naya Nangal Township. Nangal Township is blessed with great scenic beauty which is further enhanced by the fact that it is surrounded by water on three sides and foothills of shivaliks on the fourth side. Naya Nangal serves mainly as a fertilizer complex of National Fertilizers Limited (NFL), a public sector undertaking of the Government of India
Government of India
The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
, and from point of view of amenities, natural beauty and cleanliness. It is perhaps the best town in whole India. The Nangal Fertilizer and Heavy Water Factory located here started production in 1961 and was the single largest consumer of electricity from the Bhakra Power House till some years ago. The Heavy Water Plant was shut down later primarily due to national security considerations. Besides this there is a chemical factory named as Punjab Alkalies and Chemicals Limited, Naya Nangal. These two factories has given rise to some more small factories in their vicinity. Due to presence of NFL & PACL Nangal is proud to have biggest Truck and Tanker Unions in India. A new modern avenue i.e. residential colony has been set up by Punjab Small Scale & Export Corp. at Focal Point, Naya Nangal, with all the modern amenities.
The free train service by BBMB Nangal Township goes till Bhakhra dam gives a beautiful views when crawls through the forests and hills. Primarily it is meant for the workers to go to dam but it is open for public use free of cost. Typically it has the pilgrims of 'Baba Balak Nath' shrine who chant the hymns and there is a separate ladies compartment.
Attractions
There is SRI SIDH BABA BALAK NATH DURGA MANDIR loacated near main market. This temple is made by MASTER BIHARI LAL SHARMA JI.This temple is wonderful and peaceful place. The people visit here from different parts of whole country.Towering above Nangal on a hill is located Julfa Mata Temple.
Overlooking Nangal is the Gurudwara Bhabour Sahib
Sahib
Sahib is an Urdu term which literally translates to "Owner" or "Proprietor". The primary Arabic meaning of Sahib is "associate, companion, comrade, friend" though it also includes "Sahib is an Urdu term which literally translates to "Owner" or "Proprietor". The primary Arabic meaning of Sahib...
, a Sikh
Sikh
A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism. It primarily originated in the 15th century in the Punjab region of South Asia. The term "Sikh" has its origin in Sanskrit term शिष्य , meaning "disciple, student" or शिक्ष , meaning "instruction"...
place of worship. This Gurudwara, located 5 km from Nangal, presents a majestic view. Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh is the tenth and last Sikh guru in a sacred lineage of ten Sikh gurus. Born in Patna, Bihar in India, he was also a warrior, poet and philosopher. He succeeded his father Guru Tegh Bahadur as the leader of Sikhs at a young age of nine...
is said to have mediated at this spot. Prachin Temple and 1008 Swami
Swami
A swami sometimes abbreviated "Sw." is an ascetic or yogi who has been initiated into the religious monastic order founded by Adi Sankara, or to a religious teacher.The Oxford English Dictionary gives the etymology as...
Sevanand Giri Maharaj Ashram
Ashram
Traditionally, an ashram is a spiritual hermitage. Additionally, today the term ashram often denotes a locus of Indian cultural activity such as yoga, music study or religious instruction, the moral equivalent of a studio or dojo....
and are also here.
There is Gurdwara Dhan Dhan Baba Buddha (Budha) Sahib Ji at Village Barari, Jawahar Market, Nangal Town Ship. Here Simran & Nitnem is done daily early in the morning i.e. 2 am to 4 am.
Located 4 km from Nangal Township is a temple of Shiva
Shiva
Shiva is a major Hindu deity, and is the destroyer god or transformer among the Trimurti, the Hindu Trinity of the primary aspects of the divine. God Shiva is a yogi who has notice of everything that happens in the world and is the main aspect of life. Yet one with great power lives a life of a...
, known as 'Shiv Ashram' situated on the outskirts of the village Mojowal on the Nangal-Bhallan road. This Ashram
Ashram
Traditionally, an ashram is a spiritual hermitage. Additionally, today the term ashram often denotes a locus of Indian cultural activity such as yoga, music study or religious instruction, the moral equivalent of a studio or dojo....
was founded by Swami Giangiri who is said to have first lived in a small hut near the bank of the Satluj River. There is a free Ayurvedic dispensary as well as a dental clinic in the Ashram. Fairs are held on Maha Shivratri, Nirjale Ekadashi Vyas Puja every year.
There is a Dharamshala
Dharamshala (disambiguation)
Dharamshala can mean either of the following:* Dharamshala : A town in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is the Headquarters of the Tibetan Government in exile, headed by the Dalai Lama...
known as Shri Balbahadur Mal Kuthiala Dharamshala situated on the bank of the Satluj River which freely allows visitors. Inside the Dharamshala
Dharamshala (disambiguation)
Dharamshala can mean either of the following:* Dharamshala : A town in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is the Headquarters of the Tibetan Government in exile, headed by the Dalai Lama...
there is a temple of Lakshmi
Lakshmi
Lakshmi or Lakumi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity , light, wisdom, fortune, fertility, generosity and courage; and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm. Representations of Lakshmi are also found in Jain monuments...
Narain which is run by the Sanatan Dharam Sabha, Nangal Township. A vivid example of secularism is the existence of Lakshmi- Narain Temple and Gurudwara Ghat Sahib with a common wall. The Gurudwara also houses a school on its campus.
A few kilometres away from Gurudwara Shri Bhabour Sahib is Gurudwara Shri Nanaksar. On the 7th of each month there is a well attended function in the Gurudwara Sahib.
Nangal is a city and a municipal council
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 Rupnagar district
Rupnagar district
Rupnagar district is one of the twenty districts in the state of Punjab in North-West Republic of India. The town of Rupnagar is said to have been founded by a Raja called Rokeshar, who ruled during the 11th century and named it after his son Rup Sen. It is also the site of an ancient town of...
in the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n state
States and territories of India
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of PUNJAB (An individual from nangal belongs to himachal pradesh )
On the bank of Satluj is situated a small but beautiful township Naya Nangal where employees of the National Fertilizer Limited (NFL) live. This township was built in the 1950s by a British architect.
Near to Nangal Dam there is a historic temple of SRI BABA UDHO JI MAHARAJ (Village Kathera), where on every Sunday LANGAR is organised by the individual people for poor people.
Geography
Nangal is nestled among Shivalik hills and spread over both sides of river Sutlej which here forms a beautiful lake,formed due to construction of Nangal dam.Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Nangal had a population of 40,644. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Nangal has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 74%. In Nangal, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.