Sangrur district is in the state of Punjab in North-West Republic of India. Earlier Barnala was part of Sangrur district, but now Barnala is a separate district. Sangrur consists of the cities of Dhuri, Lehragaga, Malerkotla, Sangrur, and Sunam. Other cities are Ahmedgarh, Amargarh, Bhawanigarh, Dirba, Khanauri, Longowal and Moonak
History of Sangrur District,Punjab
It is believed that Sangrur was founded by a Jat named Sangu about 350 years ago. Upto 1774, it was just like a village. At the time of Independence of India in 1947, it was the capital of Jind state. It was made a district on 21 Sept. 1948 when Pepsu state was formed.
Geographical position of Sangrur District,Punjab
This district has its boundaries common with district Ludhiana, Patiala,Barnala, Mansa and Jind (Haryana). Ludhiana is on its north, Jind on South, Patiala on East, Barnala on West and Mansa on South West.
The district headquarter of Sangrur is the city of the same name. Sangrur is 78 kms from Ludhiana, 35 kms from Barnala and 54 kms from Patiala.
Towns and Cities in Sangrur District,Punjab
There are total 13 cities and towns in this district. A list of towns and cities is given below:
Notable people in Sangrur District,Punjab
Reference
Sangrur District wiki
Sangrur District official website