Ferozepur

Ferozepur is a district in the State of Punjab in India. The District is situated at India Pakistan baorder, at the east side Faridkot district, Moga district and at the south side Muktsar District is situated. On the north east the River Sutlej generally separates it from the FIROZPUR and Kapurthala districts and on the south west side the Ganganagar district of state Rajasthan touches the boundaries of Ferozepur. The united stream of the Sutlej and Beas generally separates it from the Amritsar district in the north-west, and farther down from the Pakistan with the exception of some areas on each side of the river.

Area of the district is 5303 sq. km out of which 3258.78 sq. km fall under Bet area and 196.63 sq. km fall under Border area.

Ferozepur District Population is 17.46 Lakhs as per census 2001.

The district has been divided into 5 subdivisions (Abohar, Fazilka, Jalalabad, Ferozepur, Zira), 10 development blocks(Abohar, Khuian Sarwar, Fazilka, Jalalabad, Guru Harsahai, Ferozepur, Mamdot, Ghall Khurd, Zira, Makhu), and 1003 villages.

History

Ferozepore is an ancient city. It is believed to have been founded by Ferozeshah Tughluq in the 14th century. Another version claims that it was founded by a Bhatti chief called Feroze Khan.

Politics

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

75 Zira Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Zira Tehsil.

76 Firozpur City Vidhan Sabha Constituency - PCs Arif Ke, Attari, Bandala, Dulla Singh Wala, Ilmewala, Katora, Maste Ke, Muthian Wala of Arif Ke KC; KC Firozpur City, Firozpur (MCl) & Firozpur Cantt. (CB) of Firozpur Tehsil.

77 Firozpur Rural Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) - KCs Firozpur Cantt., Ferozeshah, Talwandi Bhai; PCs Changali Jadid, Mahalam of Arif Ke KC; PCs Bhabra Azam Shahwala, Bukan Khanwala, Dhira Pattra, Jhok Harihar, Mana Singhwala, Nurpur, Tut of Jhok Harihar KC; KC Mamdot & Talwandi Bhai (MCl) of Firozpur Tehsil.

78 Guru Har Sahai Vidhan Sabha Constituency - KCs Guru Har Sahai, Mahmu Joyian, Jiwan Arian & Guru Har Sahai (MCI) of Jalalabad Tehsil; KC Lakho Ke Behram; PCs Burj Makhan Singh, Jhok Tahal Singh Wala, Mahima of Jhok Harihar KC of Firozpur Tehsil.

79 Jalalabad Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Punjab - KCs Tahliwala Bodla, Arniwala Sheikh Subhan of Fazilka Tehsil; KCs Ghubaya, Jalalabad & Jalalabad (MCl+OG) of Jalalabad Tehsil.

80 Fazilka Vidhan Sabha Constituency - KCs Fazilka, Tillan Wali, Theh Kalander & Fazilka (MCl) of Fazilka Tehsil.

81 Abohar Vidhan Sabha Constituency - KCs Kallar Khera, Khuian Sarwar, PC Azimagarh of Abohar Janubee KC; Abohar (MCl) & PC Abohar (Rural) (Abohar Mandi) of Abohar Samali KC of Abohar Tehsil.

82 Balluana Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) - KC Sito Guno, PCs Dode Wala, Amarpura, Bhagu, Dotaran Wali, Kala Tibba, Raipura, Rajpura, Ramsra & Rajanwali of KC Abohar Janubee; KC Rukan Pura, PCs Alamgarh, Basian, Dharampura, Kikar Khera, Saiyadwala, Ruherhianwall, Mandi Abohar of Abohar Samali KC; KC Balluana of Abohar Tahsil & KC Nihal Khera of Fazilka Tehsil.

Places of interest
National Martyrs Memorial at Hussainiwala, Saragarhi Memorial FZR, Barki Memorial, Anglo Sikh War Memorial at Ferozeshah, Pothi Mala at Guruharsahai, Hari ke Bird Sanctuary, Jain Mandir Zira, Hanuman Mandir Fazilka, Gurudawara Zamini Sahib Bajidpur, Boparai Rifle Range Khane Ke Ahel