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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Bhawanigarh
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| other_name = Dhode
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| settlement_type = Town
| image_skyline = Gurdwara Patshahi Nauvi, Bhawanigarh.jpg
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| image_caption = Rear view of Gurdwara Patshahi Nauvi, Bhawanigarh
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Punjab, India
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| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]
| subdivision_type2 = Region of Punjab
| subdivision_name2 = [[Malwa (Punjab)|Malwa]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Sangrur district|Sangrur]]
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| government_type = [[Municipal Council (India)|Municipal Council]]
| governing_body = Municipal Council Bhawanigarh
| leader_title = President
| leader_name = Sukhjit Kaur Ghabadiya{{efn|Elections to be held in February 2021, previous president of council was Prem Chand Garg of [[Shiromani Akali Dal]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Municipal Council Bhawanigarh|url=http://lgpunjab.gov.in/eSewa/bhawanigarh/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190829201451/http://lgpunjab.gov.in/eSewa/bhawanigarh/|archive-date=29 August 2019|access-date=5 January 2021|website=lgpunjab.gov.in}}</ref>}}
| leader_title1 = [[Sangrur (Lok Sabha constituency)|MP]]
| leader_name1 = [[Bhagwant Maan]] ([[Aam Aadmi Party|AAP]])
| leader_title2 = [[Sangrur Assembly Constituency|MLA]]
| leader_name2 = [[Vijay Inder Singla]] ([[Indian National Congress|INC]])
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| elevation_m = 241
| population_total = 22320
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| postal_code = 148026
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'''Bhawanigarh''', earlier known as '''Dhode''', is a town and a [[municipal council]] (Class-3) in the [[Sangrur district]] in the state of [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sangrur.nic.in/public-utility-category/municipality/|title=Municipalities|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130112342/https://sangrur.nic.in/public-utility-category/municipality/|archive-date=30 November 2020|language=en-US|access-date=9 May 2019}}</ref> It is also the headquarters of Bhawanigarh tehsil, which was formed in December 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punjabdata.com/Tehsils-of-Punjab.aspx|title= List of Tehsils in Punjab|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024165503/http://www.punjabdata.com/Tehsils-of-Punjab.aspx|archive-date=24 October 2020|accessdate=19 December 2019}}</ref> The town is also called Dhode, after the clan of its original founders. The town lies 19 kilometres east of [[Sangrur]] on the [[National Highway 7 (India)|Patiala-Sangrur road]] whereas [[Patiala]] is 39 kilometres east of Bhawanigarh. The literacy rate is higher than other places of Sangrur. Bhawanigarh is divided into 15 wards. The Bhawanigarh block consists of 66 villages in the Sangrur district.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Blocks|url=https://pbplanning.gov.in/districts/Bhawanigarh.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190622124316/http://pbplanning.gov.in/districts/Bhawanigarh.pdf|archive-date=22 June 2019|access-date=19 January 2021|website=pbplanning.gov.in}}</ref>

== Etymology ==

The name Bhawanigarh originates from "[[Bhavani|Bhawani]]" mata, the hindu goddess. There is a temple of ''Bhawani mata'' in the town. Earlier, the town was known as '''''Dhode''''' and was a tehsil of '''''Karamgarh'''''.

== Demographics ==

As of 2011 India [[census]],<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/800272-bhawanigarh-punjab.html|title=Bhawanigarh City Population Census 2011 - Punjab|website=www.census2011.co.in|access-date=2018-08-24}}</ref> Bhawanigarh has population of 22,320 out of which 11,780 are males whereas females are 10,540. Population of children (age:0-6) is 2422 which is 10.85% of total. Female Sex Ratio of Bhawanigarh is 895 whereas child sex ratio is 862. literacy rate of Bhawanigarh is 77.56% which is higher than state average. In Bhawanigarh, Male literacy is around 82.60% while female literacy rate is 71.95%.
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==Places of interest==

=== Gurduara Sahib Patshahi Nauvi ===

[[File:Gurdwara Patshahi Nauvi, Bhawanigarh (front view).jpg|thumb|]]

[[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] stayed here during one of his journeys through the [[Malwa (Punjab)|Malwa]] country. The original memorial on the spot where the guru had stayed was in time developed into a [[gurdwara]] called ''Gurudwara Sahib Patshahi Nauvi''. Gurudwara Patshahi Nauvi Sabhib is situated in the Bhawanigarh Town in District Sangrur. [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] accepting the invitation of King of [[Assam]], started journey from [[Anandpur Sahib|Shri Anandpur Sahib]] along with the 300 sangat and carrying necessary commodities for 3 years journey visited this place and stayed here for 2 days. On his two days stay ''Guru Sahib'' used perform kirtan darbar here. From here they resumed the journey via [[Phaguwala|Phaguwal]], Gharancho and [[Ghanaur|Ghanour.]] With Guru Sahib's blessings peoples wishes are fulfilled here.

The present gurudwara, consisting of a rectangular hall in front of a semi-octagonal sanctum with verandahs on three sides, was constructed in 1916CE. A small ''sarovar'' was added in the 1980s. The gurdwara owns {{convert|140|acre|km2}} of agricultural land and is now managed directly by the [[Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee]]. The gurudwara's budget for 1990-91 shows rental income from land alone as Rs. 210,000.

=== Bhawanigarh Fort ===

''Bhawanigarh Fort'' was built by [[Ala Singh|Maharaja Aala Singh]] of [[Patiala State|Patiala]] in 1749 for their defense. In 1781, ''Sahib Singh'' became king of ''Patiala'' at age of seven. In 1794, [[Maratha Empire|Marathas]] attacked Punjab and fought against Rani Sahib Kaur’s force and finally ''Marathas'' lost the war. But because of some traitors Rani Sahib Kaur was imprisoned in ''Bhawanigarh Fort'' by Maharaja Sahib Singh. Rani escaped from the fort and lived in Ubhawal and died there in 1799.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sangrur.nic.in/pa/%e0%a8%a6%e0%a8%bf%e0%a8%b2%e0%a8%9a%e0%a8%b8%e0%a8%aa%e0%a9%80-%e0%a8%a6%e0%a9%87-%e0%a8%b8%e0%a8%a5%e0%a8%be%e0%a8%a8/|title=ਦਿਲਚਸਪੀ ਦੇ ਸਥਾਨ {{!}} ਜ਼ਿਲਾ ਸੰਗਰੂਰ , ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਰਕਾਰ|language=pa-IN|access-date=2018-12-19}}</ref>

== Transportation ==

[[File:Bus Stand Bhawanigarh.jpg|thumb|Municipal Council complex and Bus stand of Bhawanigarh.]]

Bhawanigarh is settled along the [[National Highway 7 (India)|National Highway 7]]. The town is well linked to Sangrur, Patiala, Sunam, Rajpura, Chandigarh, Mansa, and Bathinda through the road. The town is connected to Nabha through state highway SH 12A while is also connected to Samana.

The town consists of two bus stands generally known as "Old Bus Stand" and "New Bus Stand". Though the town lies on national highway has good bus service and the most of buses including public and private have two bus stops in the town. The construction of the "New Bus Stand" costing around ₹2.5 crore was completed in 2021, and it was inaugurated by [[Vijay Inder Singla]] in January 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-10|title=विकास कार्य: भवानीगढ़ में 2.5 करोड़ से बने बस स्टैंड और 1 करोड़ से बनी कौंसिल इमारत का कैबिनेट मंत्री ने किया उद्घाटन|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/punjab/bathinda/sangrur/news/cabinet-minister-inaugurates-25-crore-bus-stand-and-1-crore-council-building-in-bhawanigarh-128106249.html|access-date=2021-01-19|website=Dainik Bhaskar|language=hi}}</ref>

Sports

''Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Stadium'' situated near the police station. It is of approximately 5 acres in area. The stadium was built under the construction budget of {{estimation}} ₹2.5 crore.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://g.co/kgs/amwcd7|title=Guru Teg Bahadur Stadium - Google Search|website=g.co|language=en|access-date=2018-03-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thetenders.com/All-India-Tenders/TenderDocuments/9810546/2016/Barnala-Punjab/Tender-for-Earth-Filling-In-Guru-Teg-Bahadur-Stadium-Bhawanigarh-|title=Tender for Earth Filling In Guru Teg Bahadur Stadium Bhawanigarh {{!}} Tenders in Barnala Punjab|website=www.thetenders.com|language=en|access-date=2018-03-13}}</ref>

== Educational Institutions ==

=== Guru Nanak Convent School ===
[http://www.gcs-bhawanigarh.org/ Guru Nanak Convent School], is the oldest, largest and best institution of city Bhawanigarh. It was established by Late Sardar M.S. Toor and the founder principal was Late Smt. Paramjit kaur ji, This institution is a sikh minority community institution, situated in middle of the city near old bus stand, Bhawanigarh. This institution serves students to study form elementary classes to senior secondary classes under affiliation from Central Board of Secondary Education. Guru Nanak Convent School bears 'A' Grade Accreditation from Ministry of Education Govt. of India.

People can opt for vocation Courses at govt. rates by paying very nominal fees, below mentioned courses are offered : -

(1) Certificate in Early Childhood care and education (ECCE)

(2) Diploma in Modern Secretarial Practice.

(3) Certificate in solar energy technician.

(4) Certificate in Ayurvedic assistant.

(5) Certificate in Computer Application.

=== Convent Montessori ===
Convent Montessori, is people's favourite kindergarten, these people work under the tagline "We care like parents", Situated on the Balyal Road, caters to tiny tots. Montessori techniques are used to teach to make the teaching easy and effective. Below mentioned services are available : -

* Dining Rooms.
* Audio Visual Rooms.
* Smart Class Rooms.
* Montessori Education.
* Learn While You Play Techniques.

=== Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology ===
This institution is affiliated to LoverlyProfessionalUniversity Jalandhar for Distance Education Programmes, Professional people to want to study side by side with their profession prefer to study here. People may opt for many courses under the streams Art , Commerce, Computer Science, Information and technology , Management and Library Sciences.

This is the premier institution of the City Bhawanigarh.

=== Guru Tegh Bhadur College ===
This institution is affiliated to PunjabiUniversity Patiala, it offers all the courses under stream Arts and computer sciences. This is the oldest college of Bhawanigarh, it was established by Late Sardar Mehma Singh Grewal (NRI), it is run by charitable trust.

== Notable people ==
* [[Parkash Chand Garg]], former [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] of [[Sangrur Assembly Constituency|Sangrur]] from 2012 to 2017

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==References==
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Sangrur district]]

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