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About Bhawanigarh

Located 19 km east of Sangrur District of Punjab, Bhawanigarh is a municipal council town on Patiala - Sangrur Road. It is also known as Dhodan, the name given by Jats . Before independence, this region was a tehsil headquarters of Karamgarh Nizamat of Patiala Princely state. The city has derived its name from "Bhawani" Mata temple where devotees visit to offer their prayers. Bhawanigarh, which is nestled on the border of Sangrur District and Patiala District, shares its borders with Dhuri Tehsil to the west, Samana Tehsil to the east, Sangrur Tehsil to the west and Nabha Tehsil to the north. Besides that, it also has connectivity with the cities like Gobindgarh, Sangrur, Samana and Nabha.

Geography of Bhawanigarh

The city of Bhawanigarh in Punjab is located on the latitude of 30.27 °North and the longitude of 76.04 °East with an average elevation of 241 meters above the sea level. The climate here is typically dry and hot. The summer season prevails from April and lasts up to mid July. The average temperature during this season remains between 20°C to 45°C. Bhawanigarh city enjoys the rainfall between the months of July and September with August having the maximum precipitation. The months of October and November witness moderate weather conditions which are the perfect to visit around the city. Furthermore, the winter season commences here from December month and remains till mid February. The winter temperature in Bhawanigarh city is normally ranges around 10°C to 15°C.

Demography of Bhawanigarh

The Municipal Council city of Sangrur is comprised of 22,320 people who are residing in over 4498 houses, as per the reports of Census India 2011. Of the total population, there are 11,780 males, 10,540 females and 2422 children (below the age of six) in this city. The population of Children is around 10.85% of the total population of Bhawanigarh. However, there is sustainable amount of Schedule Caste (SC) people who constitute roughly 25.51% of the whole population. To add to its demographic features, there are 7305 working individuals here in which 6,396 are males while 909 are females. In Census 2011 survey, the average literacy rate of Bhawanigarh region is 77.56% that is higher than the state's literacy rate, 75.84%. As a part of this, there are around 82.60% literate males and 71.95% literate females in this city.

Fairs and Festivals of Bhawanigarh

Bhawanigarh is famous for its spiritual and vibrant culture in which fairs and festivals has an important place. In fact, this region of the country has been an abode of many fairs and festivals which are famous not only among the Indians but many international visitors would always like to take part in their celebrations. Sangrur district of Punjab is primarily famous for cattle shows and fairs which are conducted every year. Hence, the city of Bhawanigarh in the district too hosts big cattle fair where a number of people come to be part of its celebration. Apart from that, the festival of 'Baisakhi' is also celebrated here with lots of happiness and enthusiasm. During this occasion, big fairs are organized everywhere with extreme entertainment.

Healthcare Services in Bhawanigarh

Whether a small city or big, the need of proper healthcare services is always realized and thus, one can see the presence of varied healthcare centers in the shape of government hospitals, private clinics and hospitals, nursing homes and diagnostic centers at every part of Punjab state. These hospitals and medical centers have presence of doctors and nursing staff who provide ideal medical treatment to the patients. Bhawanigarh has the previlage for being home ro few hospitals where patients can get admitted in times of emergency situations.

Vidya Memorial Hospital
Address: Near Truck Union, Hospital Road, Bhawanigarh, Punjab - 148026
Phone: 098883 03241

Dr. Vijay Kesari Public Hospital
Address: Bhawanigarh, Patiala Road, Near New Bus Stand, Patiala Road, Sangrur, Punjab - 148026
Phone: 0167 227 2080

Khan Hospital and Maternity Home
Address: Old Super Pipe Road, Bhawanigarh, Sangrur, Punjab - 148026
Phone: (1672) 272815

Ravi Eye and General Hospital
Address: Main Bazaar, Bhawanigarh, Sangrur, Punjab - 148026
Phone: (1672) 273239

Khosla Hospital
Address: Patiala Road Bhawanigarh, Sangrur, Punjab - 148026
Phone: (1672) 272084, 272080

Postal Services in Bhawanigarh

Postal facilities are very essential in satisfying the various requirements of the people. Whether sending an application form or a money order, a post office has its significance into the day to day life of the people. As a result, India Post has spread its branches across the nation and in Punjab state too. Nearly all regions of this Indian state have the facility of post office and so do in Bhawanigarh city of Sangrur district. It is a sub office branch which has its head office in Sangrur. It facilities the inhabitants of the city with lots of postal services such as speed post, courier, fixed deposits and several monetary benefits.

Bhawanigarh Post Office

Address: Bhawanigarh, District - Sangrur, Punjab - 148026
Phone No.: 01672 - 272044
Status: Sub Office
Head Office: Sangrur
Postal Division: Sangrur Division Chandigarh HQ Region Punjab Circle

Banking Services in Bhawanigarh

As an important city in Sangrur district of Punjab, Bhawanigarh hosts several branches of leading nationalized and private banks of the country. They include HDFC Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, State Bank of Patiala, ICICI Bank, Corporation Bank, Punjab National Bank and many more. These banks offer a wide range of services to the residents of the city as well as the visitors. With having branches, the banks in Bhawanigarh have also located their ATM Centers that offer instant money services to the needy persons. So, one can take benefits of various financial transactions with ease from these banks:

ICICI Bank Ltd.
Address: SCF-1, Grain Market, Bhawanigarh - 148026, District - Sangrur, Punjab
Phone: 9855085788
IFSC Code: ICIC0002829
MICR Code: 148229008
Branch Code: 002829

Corporation Bank
Address: NH 64, Near Old Bus Stand, Opposite Peer Baba, Patiala Road, Bhawanigarh, District - Sangrur, Punjab - 148026
Phone: 01672-270114
IFSC Code: CORP0001642
MICR Code: 148017003
Branch Code: 001642

HDFC Bank Ltd.
Address: SCF 7, New Grain Market Bhawanigarh - 148026, District - Sangrur, Punjab
Phone: 022-30751912
IFSC Code: HDFC0001957
MICR Code: 148240052
Branch Code: 001957

Punjab National Bank
Address: Bhawanigarh, District Sangrur, Punjab - 148026
Phone No.: 09855425548
IFSC Code: PUNB0682300
Branch Code: 682300

State Bank of India
Address: New Grain Market, Bhawanigarh, District Sangrur, Punjab - 148026
Phone No.: 8427948423
IFSC Code: SBIN0016489
Branch Code: 016489

Oriental Bank of Commerce
Address: Main Road, Bhawanigarh, District - Sangrur, Punjab - 148026
IFSC Code: ORBC0100452
Branch Code: 100452

State Bank of Patiala
Address: Bhawanigarh, District Sangrur, Punjab - 148026
Phone No.: 01672-272026
IFSC Code: STBP0000033
Branch Code: 000033

Punjab & Sind Bank
Address: Bhawanigarh, District Sangrur, Punjab - 148026
IFSC Code: PSIB0000261
Branch Code: 000261

Axis Bank
Address: Ground Floor, Khasra No. 2927, School Road, Village Nagra, Tehsil Sunam, Bhawanigarh City, Sangrur District, Punjab - 148026
Phone No.: 9463512409
IFSC Code: UTIB0001640
MICR Code: 148211003
Branch Code: 001640

Police in Bhawanigarh

Maintaining peace and harmony in Bhawanigarh is the responsibility of the Police administration. Not just the people of this region, the visitors also feel safe and secure in this part of Punjab. Thanks to presence of Policemen across various localities of this city. Police Station in Bhawanigarh owns the responsibility maintaining law & order within the city. It has an experienced team of police officers who works under the supervision of Station House Officer (SHO). They certainly play a crucial role in preventing the crimes and providing their valuable services to the people.

Sangrur Police
Emergency Number 100 : Central Control Room Sangrur
8054545100, 8054545200, 8054545888, 01672-241703,241704
https://www.sangrurpolice.in/

Bhawanigarh Police Station
Address: Sangrur to Patiala Road, Bhawanigarh, Sangrur, Punjab
Insp. Sukhminder Singh 59/PR
Phone Number: 8054545112
8054545312
Email: sangrurpolice112@gmail.com

Shopping in Bhawanigarh

Equipped with basic infrastructure, the city of Bhawanigarh also boasts of many local markets where a wide range of shopping items are available at affordable prices. You can easily purchase sanitary and hardware items, clothes and apparels, gift items, accessories, computer items, electronic items, books and magazines etc. The shops in Bhawanigarh are located at its different areas where accessibility is not a problem for the consumers.

Malerkotala Seed Shop
Address: NH 64, Bhawanigarh, District - Sangrur, Punjab 148026
Phone: 099140 91831

Vijay General Store
Address: Near Municipal Corporation, Main Bazaar, Bhawanigarh, Punjab 148026
Phone: 098881 75065

Rattan Complex
Address: Near Post Office Bhawanigarh, District Sangrur-148026 Punjab

M/S Vinay Enterprises
Address: Police Station Road, Bhawanigarh, District Sangrur-148026 Punjab
Phone: 098 88 848318

Dhawan Mobiles
Address: Bhawanigarh, District Sangrur-148026 Punjab

TR Traders and Wholesaler
Address: Bhawanigarh, District Sangrur-148026 Punjab
Phone: 0167 - 2272446

Durga Sanitary and Hardware Store
Address: National Highway 64, Bhawanigarh, District Sangrur-148026 Punjab
Phone: 09915300095

Om Prakash Sons Grocery Stores
Address: Patiala Road, Bhawanigarh, District Sangrur-148026 Punjab
Phone: 0167 - 2270573

Durga Cement Store
Address: Near State Bank of Patiala, Sangrur Road, National Highway 64, Bhawanigarh, Punjab - 148026

Click and Carry
Address: Bhawanigarh, District - Sangrur, Punjab - 148026

Food in Bhawanigarh

While enjoying shopping at the aforementioned local shops in Bhawanigarh, you would like to taste scrumptious food items to please your hunger. So just like shops here are located everywhere, the city has also located several restaurants at its different regions. These dining places are specialized in making every kind of food whether local or international. You just have to come at these restaurants and they will definitely satisfy your taste. So given below are some names of various food places in Bhawanigarh city:

KD Restaurant
Address: National Highway 64, Bhawanigarh, Punjab 148026

Cool Breeze
Address: NH 64, Bhawanigarh, District Sangrur, Punjab 148026

Neelu Fast Food Store
Address: Bhawanigarh, District Sangrur, Punjab 148026

Salim Khan Juice Bar
Address: Bhawanigarh, District Sangrur, Punjab 148026

Divyam Juice Bar
Address: Mc Chowk, Bhawanigarh, Sangrur - 148026
Phone: 9855431265

Paradise Restaurant
Address: Near New Bus Stand, National Highway-64, Patiala Road, Bhawanigarh, Sangrur - 148026
Phone No.: 9855755650

Dhawan Juice Bhandar
Address: Bhagat Singh Chowk, Bhawanigarh, Sangrur - 148026
Phone: 9646298102

Transport in Bhawanigarh

Bhawanigarh city is placed at a location where there is no major bus stand and railway station. But still, it has been connected via road to Chandigarh, the state capital and nearby cities particularly Patiala. The state transport buses and private buses from these cities are running through Bhawanigarh making easy for its inhabitants. On the other hand, the nearest major railway station to this city is Patiala Railway Station, which is placed around 40 km from here. However, there are some other railway stations too which provide proximity to this place such as Chhintanwala Railway Station (13 km), Kakrala (14 km), Nabha Railway Station (17 km) and Kaulseri Railway Station (17 km). The nearest airports to Bhawanigarh are Ludhiana Airport (82 km) and Chandigarh Airport (96 km).

Bhawanigarh at a glance

State: Punjab
District: Sangrur
Elevation: 241 meters
Latitude: 30.27°N
Longitude: 76.04°E
Official Language: Punjabi
Pin Code: 148026
Telephone Code: 01672

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