Sri Muktsar Sahib
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Sri Muktsar Sahib (/ʃriː ˈmʊktsər saːhɪb/) (often referred to as Muktsar (/ˈmʊktsər/)) is a historical city and district headquarters in Punjab, India. The 2011 Census of India put the total population of Sri Muktsar Sahib municipality at 117,085,[1] making it the 14th largest city of Punjab, in terms of population. The second Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Angad (Nanak II) was born in the village Matte-di-Sarai (Sarainaga) in the same district.[2] Earlier the city was called Khidrana/Khidrane di dhab, the city was named Muktsar after the Battle of Muktsar in 1705 and the district headquarters in 1995. The government officially changed the name of the city to Sri Muktsar Sahib in 2012,[3] though the city is still primarily referred to by its unofficial name – Muktsar.
Sri Muktsar Sahib | |
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City | |
Sri Muktsar Sahib | |
Nickname: Muktsar | |
Coordinates: 30.29°N 74.31°E / 30.29; 74.31 | |
Country | India |
State | Punjab |
Government | |
• Body | Municipal council of Sri Muktsar Sahib |
Area | |
• Total | 12.66 sq mi (32.80 km2) |
Elevation | 648.52 ft (197.67 m) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 117,085 |
• Rank | 14th largest city in Punjab |
Demonym | Muktsari |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Indian Standard Time) |
PIN | 152026 |
Landline telephone area code | 01633 |
Vehicle registration | PB-30 |
Website | muktsar |