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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Budhlada
| other_name =
| settlement_type = City in Punjab, India
| image_skyline = PRTC Bus Station at Budhlada, Mansa, Punjab.jpg
| image_alt =
| image_caption = PRTC Bus Station at Budhlada
| nickname =
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| pushpin_label_position = right
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Punjab, India
| coordinates = {{coord|29.93|N|75.57|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = [[India]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Mansa district, Punjab|Mansa]]
| established_title = 
| established_date =
| founder =
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| government_type =
| governing_body = Municipal Council
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
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| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 211
| population_total = 26,172
| population_as_of = 2011
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| population_density_km2 = auto
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] and [[English language|English]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 151 502
| area_code = +91-1652-XXX-XXX
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| registration_plate = PB 50
| blank1_name_sec1 = Literacy
| blank1_info_sec1 = 80.2%
| website = {{URL|budhladacity.in}}
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'''Budhlada''' ([[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]: ਬੁਢਲਾਡਾ) is a municipal council in the [[Mansa district, Punjab|Mansa district]] of the state of [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]], [[India]]. It is located in the Cotton Belt of India and the largest industry in the area is agriculture, which provides the majority of employment in the region. Budhlada is divided into 19 wards for which elections are held every five years. It has been a Class II Municipal Council since the 1950s.

==History==
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Budha and Ladha were two real brothers who were khatri by caste. The village has got its name from the name of these two brothers. Some of the population of the village was of Majhbi and Ramdasia. Once a part of the state of [[Kaithal]], it was punitively annexed along with the rest of that territory after not helping the [[United Kingdom|British]] during [[Indian Rebellion of 1857|the insurgency of 1857]]. The village later merged with [[Karnal District]], one of the largest markets in [[East Punjab]]. The area was said to be a good area for the recruitment of [[military]] personnel, second only to [[Rohtak]]. Hawaldar Joginder Singh Datewas, a soldier recruited from Budhlada, was notably awarded the [[Ashoka Chakra]].

In the [[1930s]] and [[1940s]], Budhlada was popular for its boora khand (superfine sugar). A large factory was located near the railway station, with consignments sent to [[Lahore]] and [[Karachi]]. This period of relative prosperity ended when it was cut off from those markets by the [[Partition of India]] in 1947.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2016-11-29|title=The bitter truth in Budhlada|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/mobi/news/punjab/community/the-bitter-truth-in-budhlada/329845.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=The Tribune}}</ref>

As per current estimate in 2021, the total population of the city is approximately 35,000.

Under the [[British Raj]], Budhlada was a "riyasat" ([[princely state]]), home to a police station prior to independence. ''Lok Nike'' (Hero of People) [[Jiauna Maur]]'s brother [[Kishna Maur]] was arrested by Budhlada police station. Both brothers were well-known for helping poor people. [[Sucha Singh Soorma]]'s village Samauo is almost {{Convert|18|km|miles|abbr=on}} from Budhlada but it remained neglected after India gained independence. The martyr Capt. [[K. K. Gaur]], social reformer [[Babu Hitabhilashi]], and scientist Dr. [[M. L. Singla]], who headed the [[Chandrayaan programme]], are also from Budhlada.

Budhlada is also an important centre of the [[Praja Mandal movement (Orissa)|Praja movement]]. Freedom fighters used Budhlada for many Praja movements in the present Bathinda district. The local people started participating in the Praja Movement after the death of [[Sewa Singh Thikriwala]] (president of Riyasat [[Praja Mandal]] party).

== Demographics ==
As of the [[2011 Census of India|2011 Indian census]], the total population of Budhlada was 26,172.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=40361|title=Census of India: Search Details|website=www.censusindia.gov.in|access-date=2019-11-29}}</ref> There were 13,832 males in the city (53%) and 12,340 females (47%). For every 1,000 men in Budhlada, there were 892 women. Furthermore, there were 2,882 children below six years of age, of which 1,599 were boys and 1,283 were girls. 11% of the total population was under six years of age. The number of working individuals in Budhlada was 8,726, with the remaining 17,446 unemployed. Out of 26,172 people, 18,680 people were literate. Budhlada has a literacy rate of 80.2%, higher than the national literacy rate of 74.0%. [[Sikhism]] and [[Hinduism]] are the major religions practiced in Budhlada, making up about 98% of the population.

== Geography and climate ==
Budhlada is located at {{Coord|29.93|N|75.57|E|}}<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/23/Budhlada.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Budhlada]</ref> and has an average elevation of {{convert|211|m|ft}}. The border of [[Haryana]] state is {{Convert|25|km|mi|abbr=}} away from the city.

Budhlada has a [[Semi-arid climate|semi-arid]] climate, with temperatures ranging from {{convert|49|C|F|abbr=}} in the summer to {{convert|1|C|F|abbr=}} in the winter.
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|15|30|7.9
|20|37|9.8
|25|41|19.9
|28|42|38.2
|28|39|90.3
|27|37|83.8
|24|36|51.8
|18|33|9.4
|13|28|1.4
|9|23|3.6
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==Transport==
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===Road===
The city is located on the major roads SH-21 and [[National Highway 148B (India)|NH-148B]]. The border of Haryana State is {{Convert|25|km|miles|abbr=on}} from the city, and the city is connected by road with [[Mansa, Punjab|Mansa]] {{Convert|33|km|miles|abbr=on}}, [[Bathinda]] {{Convert|88|km|miles|abbr=on}}, [[Chandigarh]] {{Convert|174|km|miles|abbr=on}}, [[Fatehabad, Punjab|Fatehabad]] {{Convert|65|km|miles|abbr=on}} and [[Patiala]] {{Convert|109|km|miles|abbr=on}}.

===Railways===
The railway station of the city was established in 1895 under the [[Southern Punjab Railway]]. It is now situated on the [[Delhi-Ferozpur line|Delhi-Ferozpur]] main railway line of Northern Railway and is connected with other major cities in India, including [[Delhi]], [[Mumbai]], [[Guwahati]], and [[Kolkata]].

===Air===
The nearest airports to the city are [[Bathinda Airport]] (86 km) and [[Patiala Airport]] (89 km). The nearest International Airport is [[Chandigarh Airport]] (170 km).

==Places of interest==
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Budhlada is {{Convert|70|km|miles|abbr=on}} away from [[Bathinda]] and is situated on the [[Delhi-Ferozpur]] rail line. A popular Gurudwara Braham Bunga is located in Dodra, {{Convert|10|km|miles|abbr=on}} from Budhlada. Every year, three main {{lang|hi|संगम}} ([[Gathering place]]) are held at Dodra in the months of March, September, and December. [[Sangat (Sikhism)|Sangat]] from all over the world comes over during these {{lang|hi|संगम}} events to take {{lang|pa|laha}}. The city is connected by rail and road to the cities Punjab and Haryana. Notable places in the Budhlada include Krishna Mandir, Shiva Mandir, Hanuman Mandir, Gurudwara Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib, Guru Nanak College, YLS Academy of Education, Jagat Resorts, Pool Centre, New Judicial Court complex, ITI Stadium and Bharati Palace, Ram Bagh (park).

==Education==
There are some private institutes in the city for engineering and medical entrance examinations. There is one government-funded college and nearly ten private colleges in the city. The city has a number of secondary schools (both public and private). The leading educational institutions of the area are [[Guru Nanak College, Budhlada|Guru Nanak College]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mansa.nic.in/public-utility/guru-nanak-college-budhlada/|title=Guru Nanak College, Budhlada|last=|first=|date=|website=Mansa.nic.in|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-01-08}}</ref> LADM DAV Public School,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cbseaff.nic.in/cbse_aff/schdir_Report/AppViewdir.aspx?affno=1630158|title=Lala Arjun Das Memorial DAV Public School, Budhlada|last=|first=|date=|website=CBSE|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-01-08}}</ref> and Manu Vatika Day Boarding School.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cbseaff.nic.in/cbse_aff/schdir_Report/AppViewdir.aspx?affno=1630283|title=Manu Vatika Sr. Sec. School, Budhlada|last=|first=|date=|website=CBSE|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-01-08}}</ref>

==References==
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{{Mansa district}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Mansa district, India]]

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Muskit Gergous at 05:40, 2 December 2023