Bathinda District

Bathinda District spans across 3,385 square kilometers of land in the Malwa region, making it the second largest district of Punjab state.

The district emerged during the formation of Patiala and East Punjab States Union in 1948, with its administrative center moving from Faridkot to Bathinda in 1952.

The population consists of 70.89 percent Sikhs and 27.41 percent Hindus, with Punjabi language spoken by nearly 90 percent of the residents.

The district connects to major cities through an extensive network of railways and highways, while containing four administrative subdivisions called tehsils.

The district maintains 4,261 registered industrial units employing over 29,000 workers, balancing traditional agriculture with modern manufacturing sectors.

Location: Faridkot division

Capital city: Bathinda

Shares border with: Faridkot district, Sri Muktsar Sahib district, Moga district, Sangrur district, Mansa district, Sirsa District

Website: http://bathinda.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 30.21000,74.94000

Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:36