Amritsar

Amritsar is a district in the State of Punjab in India. Amritsar, literally a Pool of Nectar, derives its name from Amrit Sarovar, the holy tank that surrounds the fabulous Golden Temple.

According to 2001 Census total population of District Amritsar is 2152182.

District Amritsar is divided into Four Tehsils and eight Blocks (Ajnala, Chogawan, Harsha China, Jandiala, Majitha, Rayya, Tarsika and Verka).

History

Amritsar district was a part of the vast area covered under Indus valley Civilization during the early period of history.

It came under the Greek influence when in about 326 B.C., the area of Punjab up to the bank of river Beas was conquered by Alexander. Later on, it became part of Maurya and Gupta empire. Later on, it came under Kushan rulers. With the rise of Rajputs, it began to be ruled by Rajputs till it became a part of the Shahi Kingdom of Punjab. During the last quarter of 10th century, Raja Jaipal of Shahi Dynasty ruled over Punjab including the present area of Amritsar district. His son and successor, Anangpal was finally defeated by Sultan Mahmmod of Ghazni in A.D. 1008. From that time, until the final overthrow of the Muhammdan Supremacy, The Amritsar district was attached to the Suba or Province of Lahor.

Politics

Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies and their areas after delimitation order of 2008

11 Ajnala Vidhan Sabha Constituency - KCs Ramdas, Thoba, Sarangdev, Chamiari, Ajnala, Guru Ka Bagh, Ramdas (MCl) & Ajnala (NP) of Ajnala Tehsil.

12 Raja Sansi Vidhan Sabha Constituency - KCs Jassrauor, Jastarwal, Raja Sansi, Kakkar, Chogawan, Lopoke & Raja Sansi (NP) of Ajnala Tehsil.

13 Majitha Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Mattewal KC of Baba Bakala Tehsil; KCs Majitha, Kathu Nangal, Pakharpura & Majitha (MCl) of Amritsar-I Tehsil.

14 Jandiala Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) - KCs Mehta, Tarsikka of Baba Bakala Tehsil; KCs Jandiala, Nawan Pind & Jandiala Guru (MCl) of Amritsar-I Tehsil.

15 Amritsar North Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Ward Nos. 42 to 44, 47, 48 to 50 & 52 to 55 in Amritsar (M Corp.) & Gumtala Colony on Jagdev Kalan Road (OG) - Ward No.67, Mata Kamla Devi Avenue on Fatehgarh Churian Road (OG) - Ward No.69, Chand Avenue (OG) - Ward No.70, Mohan Avenue (OG) - Ward No.71, Preet Nagar (OG) - Ward No.72, Daya Nand Nagar (OG) - Ward No.73, Baba Deep Singh Nagar (OG) - Ward No.74, Dashmesh Avenue on Majitha Road (OG) - Ward No.75, Naushera Khurd (OG) - Ward No.76, Parti Vihar (OG) - Ward No.77, Ek Rup Avenue (OG) - Ward No.78, Abadi Naushera (OG) - Ward No.79, Silver Estate (OG) - Ward No.80, Krishna Lane (OG) - Ward No.81 in Amritsar (M Corp+OG) of Amritsar-II Tehsil & Ward No. 45 in Amritsar (M Corp.) of Amritsar-I Tehsil.

16 Amritsar West Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) - Amritsar Cantt. (CB), Ward Nos. 31, 32, 40, 41 in Amritsar (M Corp.) of Amritsar-I & II Tehsil & Ward Nos. 33 to 39 in Amritsar (M Corp.), Abadi Baba Darshan Singh on Ram Tirath Road (OG) - Ward No. 61, Abadi Baba Jiwan Singh on Ram Tirath Road (OG) - Ward No.62, Abadi along Khairabad on Ram Tirath Road to Ajnala Road (OG) - Ward No.63, Village Roriwala (OG) - Ward No.64, Prem Nagar on Ajnala Road (OG) - Ward No. 65, Abadi Mirankot on Ajnala Road (OG) - Ward No.66, Ranjit Vihar (OG) - Ward No. 68, Basarke Bhaini (Attari Road) (OG) - Ward No. 89, Village Gumanpura (OG)-Ward No. 90 (Part of PC Gumanpura of KC Khasa) in Amritsar (M Corp+OG) of Amritsar-II Tehsil.

17 Amritsar Central Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Ward Nos. 1 to 8, 26 to 29 in Amritsar (M Corp.) & KC Amritsar-I of Amritsar-I Tehsil; Ward Nos. 25, 30, Village Kuriwal (OG) - Ward No. 87, Thandewala (OG)-Ward No. 88 (Part of PC Khaper Kheri of KC Wadala Bhittewad) in Amritsar (M Corp+OG) of Amritsar-I & II Tehsil.

18 Amritsar East Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Ward Nos. 14 to 17, 46, 60 in Amritsar (M Corp.) of Amritsar-I Tehsil & Ward Nos. 51, 56, 58, 59 in Amritsar (M Corp.) of Amritsar-II Tehsil & Ward Nos. 57, Village Mudhal (OG) - Ward No. 82 (Part of PC Mudhal of KC Verka) in Amritsar (M Corp+OG) of Amritsar- I & II Tehsil.

19 Amritsar South Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Ward Nos. 9 to 13, 18 to 24 in Amritsar (M Corp.) of Amritsar-I Tehsil & Factories on right side of Doburjee G.T. Road (OG) - Ward No. 84, Abadi Khalsa Nagar Near Kot Mit Singh (OG) - Ward No. 85 in Amritsar (M Corp+OG) of Amritsar- II Tehsil.

20 Attari Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) - KCs Amritsar-II, Attari, Khasa (excluding OG Gumanpura of PC Gumanpura), Verka (excluding OG Mudhal of PC Mudhal), Wadala Bhittewad (excluding OG Thandewala of PC Khapar Kheri) & Chabba of Amritsar-II Tehsil.

21 Tarn Taran Vidhan Sabha Constituency - KCs Tarn Taran, Jhabal Kalan, Sohal Thathi, Gaggo Bua & Tarn-Taran (MCl) of Tarn Taran Tehsil.

22 Khem Karan Vidhan Sabha Constituency - PCs Gharyala-1 to 3, Maneke Jand, Warnala, Talwandi Sobha Singh, Gajjal, Jodh Singhwala of Gharyala KC; KCs Valtoha, Khem Karan, Algon, Mari Megha, Bhikhiwind, Dialpura & Khemkaran (NP) of Patti Tehsil.

23 Patti Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Punjab - PCs Barwala, Dhariwal of Gharyala KC; KCs Patti, Kot Budha, Sabhra & Patti (MCl) of Patti Tehsil; KCs Naushehra Pannuan & Sarhali of Tarn Taran Tehsil.

24 Khadoor Sahib Vidhan Sabha Constituency - KCs Pandori Gola, Jeobala, Chohla Sahib of Tarn Taran Tehsil; PCs Khadoor Sahib, Banian, Jahan Gir of Khadoor Sahib KC; KCs Fatehabad & Goindwal Sahib of Khadoor Sahib Tehsil.

25 Baba Bakala Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) - PCs Sangar Kalan, Mian Wind, Verowal, Bhut Wind, Jawandpur, Kiri Shahi, Biharipur of Khadoor Sahib KC; KC Chak Kare Khan of Khadoor Sahib Tehsil; KCs Sathiala, Khalchian, Baba Bakala & Rayya (NP) of Baba Bakala Tehsil.

Places of interest
Golden Temple, Durgiana Temple, Wagah Border, Jallian Wala Bagh, Ram Bagh, Ram Tirath, Pul Kanjari, Samadhi of Guru Angad Dev Ji, Jama Masjid Khairuddin, Samadh of Shravan, Khoo Kalyanwala, The Historical Banyan Tree, Baba Bakala, Pingalwara, Andh Vidyala, Chief Khalsa Diwan