Uppal Jagir, Jalandhar

Uppal Jagir and Uppal khalsa are villages in the tehsil of Phillaur, near Nurmahal, Jalandhar district, in Punjab, India.[1]

Uppal Jagir
jaure uppala
village
Uppal Jagir is located in Punjab
Uppal Jagir
Uppal Jagir
Location in Punjab, India
Uppal Jagir is located in India
Uppal Jagir
Uppal Jagir
Uppal Jagir (India)
Coordinates: 31.0793461°N 75.5848432°E / 31.0793461; 75.5848432
Country India
StatePunjab
DistrictJalandhar
Population
 (2011)
  Total6,421
Languages
  OfficialPunjabi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
144039
Telephone code01826
Vehicle registrationPB- 08
Coastline0 kilometres (0 mi)
Nearest citynurmahal
Avg. summer temperature47 °C (117 °F)
Avg. winter temperature3 °C (37 °F)

Demographics

According to the 2011 Census,[2] Uppal Jagir and Uppal Khalsa have a population of 6,421 people. Neighbouring villages include Bohara, Dalla, Bhandal Sahib Rai and Kandola Kala Jalandhar.

History

According to local tradition, Uppal Jagir and Uppal Khalsa were settled over 250 years ago.[3] Both villages are called "Jorhey" (twin)Uppalla as many residents share the Uppal surname.

References

  1. "Uppalla". wikimapia.org.
  2. "Maavooru.net". OurVillageIndia. Archived from the original on 24 November 2009.
  3. "Families celebrate 100 years in Canada with former residents of twin Punjabi villages and descendants". voiceonline.com. 23 September 2006. Archived from the original on 12 November 2007. Retrieved 11 April 2023.



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