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
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  Uppal Jagir Location in Punjab, India  Uppal Jagir Uppal Jagir (India) | |
| Coordinates: 31.0793461°N 75.5848432°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Jalandhar |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 6,421 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 144039 |
| Telephone code | 01826 |
| Vehicle registration | PB- 08 |
| Coastline | 0 kilometres (0 mi) |
| Nearest city | nurmahal |
| Avg. summer temperature | 47 °C (117 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 3 °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
- "Uppalla". wikimapia.org.
- "Maavooru.net". OurVillageIndia. Archived from the original on 24 November 2009.
- "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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