Hoshiarpur (Punjabi: [ɦʊʃɪˈaːɾpʊɾ] (listen)) is a city in Hoshiarpur district in the Doaba region of the Indian state of Punjab. It was founded during the early part of the fourteenth century.[3]
Hoshiarpur | |
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City | |
![]() Landmarks of Hoshiarpur | |
Nickname(s): Land Of Saints, HSP | |
Coordinates: 31.53°N 75.92°E | |
Country | India |
State | Punjab |
Region of Punjab | Doaba |
District | Hoshiarpur |
Settled by British | 1846 A.D. |
Founded In | 1325–1351 A.D. |
Founded by | Hargovind Ram & Ram Chand (Dewans of Muhammad bin Tughluq)[1] |
Named for | Hoshiar Khan Of Bajwara |
Government | |
• Type | Municipality |
• Body | Municipal Corporation Hoshiarpur |
• MP | Som Parkash (BJP) |
• MLA | Brahm Shankar Jimpa (AAP) |
• Mayor | Surinder Kumar Shinda (INC)[2] |
Elevation | 296 m (971 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 168,443 |
Demonym(s) | Hoshiarpuria, Hoshiarpuri |
Languages | |
• Official | Punjabi, Hindi, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 146001 |
Area code | +91-1882 |
Vehicle registration | PB-07 |
Website | hoshiarpur |
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