Batala

Batala is a city in Punjab, India. It's the eighth largest city in the state and has a rich history. Batala is an important place for Sikhs because Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, got married here in 1485. Many temples and gurdwaras related to Guru Nanak's marriage attract visitors. Every year, people celebrate the anniversary of Guru Nanak's marriage at Gurudwara Kandh Sahib. Batala is also home to other historical gurdwaras, including Satkartarian Sahib, which is related to Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh guru. 

History
Batala was founded in 1465 by Abhay Pratap Bal, a ruler from Kapurthala. At that time, the city was under the control of Sultan Bahlul Lodi. Later, during the Mughal Empire, Akbar gave the city to his foster brother, Shamsher Khan. In the 16th century, Batala was a famous city in the Punjab region, just like Lahore and Jalandhar. The city was surrounded by a fort with 12 gates, which still exist today, although some are in need of repair.

In 1785, After defeating Jai Singh Kanhaiya, Jassa Singh Ramgarhia made Batala his capital.Singha, Bhagata (1993). A History of the Sikh Misals. Patiala, India: Publication Bureau, Punjabi University. p. 119.

Demographics 

According to the 2011 census, Batala had a population of 158,404 people. This included 83,536 men and 74,868 women. About 85.28% of the people in Batala could read and write.

The table below shows the population of different religious groups in Batala city and their gender ratio, based on the 2011 census.

+Population by religious groups in Batala city, 2011 censushttps://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11389, India - C-01: Population by religious community, Punjab - 2011, Batala (M Cl + OG)ReligionTotalFemaleMaleGender ratioHindu88,82541,75047,075886Sikh59,99628,40631,590899Christian6,8973,2893,608911Muslim383169214789Jain1145658965Buddhist301416875Other religions341420700Not stated2,3421,2681,0741180Total1,58,62174,96683,655896

References

Category:Cities in Punjab, India