Bhagta Bhai ka
Bhagta Bhai ka | |
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Town | |
Nickname: Bhagta | |
Coordinates: 30°28′52″N 75°05′38″E / 30.4812°N 75.094°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Punjab |
District | Bathinda |
Government | |
• Body | Municipality |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 28,120 |
Languages | |
• Official | Punjabi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 151206 |
Telephone code | 01651 |
Vehicle registration | PB 03 |
Bhagta Bhai ka is a small town in the Bathinda district which is about 38 km away from Bathinda city, recently it has become sub tehsil after Phul town of assembly area Rampura Phul Punjab, Gurduwara Mehal sahib and Bhootan wala khooh are the famous places of this town India. People of 10 adjacent villages from all directions visit this town for shopping and their living needs. Famous Punjabi lyricist, Karamjit puri bhagta bhai ka, is named after this. Punjabi singer Sajjan Adeeb is born in this town also.
Demographics
[edit]Predominantly occupied by Sidhu Brar clan, the village is well known for its historical Gurudwara made around an old holy water well called 'Bhootan Wala Khooh'(well of spirits). Bhagta Bhai Ka is now a sub tehsil. The village is also known for some prominent figures such as Pradumann Singh who was an Asian shot put champion.
Economy
[edit]This town is also very famous for the agricultural machinery manufactured here. The Thrasher, Duster and Harvester manufactured here are famous throughout India. Most people living in town area hail from surrounding villages and are contributing enormously to the local community which was basically a village.
Karamjit puri Lyricist writer 2700 song super hit in punjabi music industry thanks my village bhagta bhai ka == References ==
Gurudwara
[edit]Gurudwara Mahil Sahib is near Bhagta Bhaika town in village Mahil Kalan
devoted to Bhai Bhagta a Sidhu Jatt and Great grandson of Bhai behlo
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/Gurdwara_sri_gurusar_sahib_mahil_kalan1.jpg)