Thalla

Thalla is a village near Nagar, Tehsil Phillaur, Jalandhar district, in Punjab, India.[2]

Thalla
village
Thalla is located in Punjab
Thalla
Thalla
Location in Punjab, India
Thalla is located in India
Thalla
Thalla
Thalla (India)
Coordinates: 31.0515691°N 75.8613146°E / 31.0515691; 75.8613146
Country India
StatePunjab
DistrictJalandhar
Population
 (2011)
 • Total2,251[1]
Languages
 • OfficialPunjabi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationPB 37
Coastline0 kilometres (0 mi)
Nearest cityPhillaur

Demographics

According to 2011 Census, Thalla has a population of 2,251 people.[1] The village has 352 acres (1.42 km2).[3] Neighbouring villages include Bansia Dhak, Bhar Singh Pur, Khanpur, Pall Kadim, Rasulpur, Nagar, Katpalon, Ashahoor and Kadiana.

History

It is said that the village is named after Maha Singh of Thal desert who lived during Maharaja Ranjit Singh's rule, thus making the village at least 200 years old. Maha Singh's descendants live in the village and are known as Jagirdars. The village is famous for the Shaheed Mohinder Singh Tiger BSF Annual Memorial Tournament which takes place in December.

  • Gate of Maha Singh Lidhar Fort
    Gate of Maha Singh Lidhar Fort
  • Fort of Maha Singh Lidhar
    Fort of Maha Singh Lidhar
  • Government High School, Thalla
    Government High School, Thalla
  • Water Tank
    Water Tank
  • Baba Balak Nath Mandir
    Baba Balak Nath Mandir

References
  1. "Thalla Population Census 2011". census2011.co.in.
  2. "Thalla". wikimapia.org.
  3. "Punjab". punjab.gov.in.



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