Faridkot district

The Faridkot district covers 1,458 square kilometers in southwestern Punjab, with an elevation of 196 meters above sea level at its capital city.

The district emerged from areas of Bathinda and Ferozepur Districts on August 7, 1972, and underwent further territorial changes in 1995 with the creation of Muktsar and Moga.

Punjabi language dominates the communication landscape with 91.79 percent of residents speaking it, while Sikhism represents the main religion at 76.08 percent of the population.

The district maintains multiple educational facilities, including a medical university, engineering colleges, and dental institutions that serve students from across North India.

The district takes its name from Sufi saint Baba Farid, who visited the area when it was called Mokalhar, leading Raja Mokalsi to rename it in the saint's honor.

Location: Faridkot division

Inception: August 7, 1972

Capital city: Faridkot

Elevation above the sea: 196 m

Website: https://faridkot.nic.in/

Shares border with: Firozpur district, Bathinda District

Website: https://faridkot.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 30.67000,74.76000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:03