Happy TravellerWelcome to Barnala, a vibrant city located in the state of Punjab, India. Barnala serves as the headquarters of the Barnala district, which was formed in 2006. Prior to the formation of Barnala district, this city was located in Sangrur district. It is situated near Bathinda, making it a convenient stop for travelers exploring the region.
History:
According to Sikh historian Giani, Barnala was set up in the year 1775 by Baba Ala Singh after offering Bhadaur to his brother Duna Singh. Baba Ala Singh made Barnala his capital and took control of surrounding villages. There are different opinions about the nomenclature of Barnala. Some believe that it was called a land of too many storms which later became Barnala because of precision of example. Another view reveals that a fort here is said to be built by Baba Ala Singh and Baba Anahat khan in which there was a ‘Baahuli’ (a well which had stairs going down). That too due to precision and Malwai accent was known as ‘Baain’. Thus Baain Wala ultimately became Barnala. Barnala was named after Baba Ala Singh. Though it was a district headquarters in erstwhile princely state system, it was later merged in PEPSU (Patiala & East Punjab States Union) and degraded as sub divisional headquarters.
Demographics:
As per provisional data of 2011 census, Barnala had a population of 116,449, out of which males were 62,554 and females were 53,895. The literacy rate was 79.59 per cent. Barnala is a Sikh majority city with approximately 50.37% of the city population following Sikhism.
Economy:
Barnala is home to several major businesses, including TridentGroup (formerly known as Abhishek Industries), which operates in five major business segments: Yarn, Terry Towels, Paper, Chemicals, and Captive Power. IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals (IOLCP) is a leading organic chemicals manufacturer and supplier. Standard Combines and Balkar Combines, both headquartered in Barnala, are in various products like Thresher, Self Harvester Combine, Tractor Driven Harvester Combine, Rotavator, Rotavator with Seed Drill, Maize Self Harvester Combine. Vedic Formulation Pvt Ltd, an Ayurvedic medicine manufacturer GMP certified by dept. of Ayurved Punjab, has its own manufacturing plant at Sanghera Road, Barnala. Barnala mainly acts as a market place for surrounding villages, including Hamidi, and is also emerging as a trading town.
Notable Residents:
Barnala has been home to several notable individuals, including politician Surjit Singh Barnala, who served as the chief minister of Punjab state, Punjabi writer, novelist, and poet Ram Sarup Ankhi, and soldier Karam Singh, who was the first living recipient of the Param Vir Chakra.
Educational Institutions:
Barnala is home to several educational institutions, including Aryabhatta International School, B.G.S Public School, BVM International School, Dayanand Kendriya Vidya Mandir, Gandhi Arya High School, Gobind International Public School Bhadaur, Government Boys S S School, Government Girls S S School, Government High Smart School Mauran, Gurpreet Holy Heart Public School, Kendriya Vidyalaya Air Force Station, Little Angel Play-Way School, Mother Teacher School, Sacred Heart Convent School, Sacred Heart convent senior secondary school, Spring Valley Sr. Sec. School, Sarvhitkari Senior Secondary School, Sarvottam Academy, Spring Dale Playway School, Takshila Public school, and Y.S. Public School. Higher education institutions include Aryabhatta Group of Institutes, Akal Polytechnic College, Baba Farid Institute of Computer Science and Information Technology, Barnala Polytechnic College, Dashmesh Institute of Management and Technology, Government Industrial Training Institute, Guru Arjun Dev College of Management and Technology, Guru Gobind Singh College of Education, Guru Gobind Singh College Sanghera, Guru Nanak Dev Nursing Institute, L.B.S Arya Mahila College, M.P. patwar training center, S. D. College, Sacred heart international college of education, Technical Education College Handiaya, and University college Barnala.
Whether you’re interested in exploring the city’s rich history, sampling its delicious cuisine, or simply soaking up the local culture, Barnala has something to offer every traveler. Come and discover this hidden gem for yourself!
