Faridkot

Faridkot is a district in the State of Punjab in India. It is located between 29 degree 54 feet to 30 degree 54 feet north latitude and 74 degree 15 feet to 75 degree 25 feet east longitude and surrounded by Ferozepur District in the north west, Moga and Ludhiana Districts in the north east and districts of Bathinda and Sangrur in the south.

Area of the district is 1475.70 sq km and population as per 2001 Census is 552466.

The district has two development blocks - Faridkot and Kotkapura.

History

The District derives its name from the headquarters town of Faridkot founded by Mokalsi, grandson of Raja Manj, who ruled this territory during the 13 th century and built a fort here. Baba Farid was forced to work for the fort and therefore the name of the place was changed to Faridkot after Baba Farid.

The history of the Faridkot District pertaining to the ancient period has been traced to the Indus Valley Civilization.

Politics

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

87 Faridkot Vidhan Sabha Constituency - KCs Faridkot, Sadiq, Golewala & Faridkot (MCl) of Faridkot Tehsil.

88 Kotkapura Vidhan Sabha Constituency - KCs Kotkapura, Sandhwan & Kotkapura (MCl) of Faridkot Tehsil.

89 Jaitu Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) - Jaitu Tehsil & KC Panjgrain Kalan of Faridkot Tehsil.

Places of interest
Darbar Ganj, Qilla Mubarak, Faridkot, Raj Mahal, Faridkot, Gurdwara Tilla or Chilla Baba Farid, Gurdwara Godari Sahib, Gurdwara Guru Ki Dhab, Gurdwara Tibbi Sahib, Gurdwara Godavarisar Patshahi Dasvin village Dhillwan Kalan, Rajsthan and Sirhind Canals, Fairy Cottage, Check Tower