Rupnagar

Rupnagar is a district in the State of Punjab in India. The district derives its name from its headquarter town of the same name.

The district lies between north latitude 30°-32' and 31°-24' and east longitude 76°-18' and 76°-55'.

The district adjoins Nawanshahar, Mohali and Fatehgarh Sahib Districts of Punjab. The district has four subdivisions, four tehsils, five development blocks and 624 villages.

History

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. However, the history of the district can be traced to Harappan era.

The district was carved out on 1st November , 1966 at the time of re-organization of states.

Politics

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

49 Anandpur Sahib Vidhan Sabha Constituency - KCs Anandpur Sahib, Nangal, NayaNangal, Nangal MC, Anandpur Sahib MC of Anandpur Sahib Tehsil; PCs Bari Jhakhian, Bara Pind, Bharatgarh, Nangal Sarsa, Awankot of Ghanauli KC of Rupnagar Tehsil.

50 Rupnagar Vidhan Sabha Constituency - PCs Ghaunali, Ghaunala, Dhangoli, Daburji of Ghanauli KC; KCs Rupnagar, Mianpur & Rupnagar MC of Rupnagar Tehsil; KCs Dumewal, Nurpur Bedi & Takhatgarh of Anandpur Sahib Tehsil.

51 Chamkaur Sahib Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) - KCs Singh, Bela, Behram Pur Bet, Chamkaur Sahib, Lutheri, Morinda, Ban Majra, Morinda MC of Rupnagar Tehsil & KC Gharuan of Kharar Tehsil.

52 Kharar Vidhan Sabha Constituency - KCs Khizarabad, Majri, Mullanpur Garib Dass, Kurali, Kharar, Kurali (MCl) & Kharar (MCl) of Kharar Tehsil.

53 S A S Nagar Vidhan Sabha Constituency - S.A.S.Nagar (Mohali) Tehsil.

Places of interest
Takhat Sri Keshgarh Sahib, Jateshwar Mahadev Temple, Jatwahar, Gurudwara Parivar Vichhora Sahib, Bhakra Nangal Dam, Gurudwara Bhatta Sahib, Place of Treaty Between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Lord William-Bentick, Gurudwara Sadabarat