Thalla

Thalla
village
Thalla

Location in Punjab, India

Coordinates: 31°03′06″N 75°51′41″E / 31.0515691°N 75.8613146°E / 31.0515691; 75.8613146Coordinates: 31°03′06″N 75°51′41″E / 31.0515691°N 75.8613146°E / 31.0515691; 75.8613146
Country  India
State Punjab
District Jalandhar
Population (2011)
 • Total 2,251[1]
Languages
 • Official Punjabi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration PB-
Coastline 0 kilometres (0 mi)
Nearest city Phillaur

Thalla is a village near Nagar, Tehsil Phillaur, Jalandhar district, in Punjab, India.[2]

Demographics

According to 2011 Census, Thalla has a population of 2,251 people.[1] The village has 352 acres (1.42 km2).[3] Neighbouring villages include Bansia Dhak, Bhar Singh Pur, Khanpur, Pall Kadim, Rasulpur, Nagar, Katpalon, Ashahoor and Kadiana.

History

It is said that the village is named after Maha Singh of Thal desert who lived during Maharaja Ranjit Singh's rule, thus making the village at least 200 years old. Maha Singh's descendants live in the village and are known as Jagirdars. The village is famous for the Shaheed Mohinder Singh Tiger BSF Annual Memorial Tournament which takes place in December.

Gate of Maha Singh Lidhar Fort 
Fort of Maha Singh Lidhar 
Government High School, Thalla 
Water Tank 
Baba Balak Nath Mandir 

References

  1. 1 2 "Thalla Population Census 2011". census2011.co.in.
  2. ↑ "Thalla". wikimapia.org.
  3. ↑ "Punjab". punjab.gov.in.


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