Fazilka

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Fazilka () is a city and a municipal council and 22nd newest district in the state of Punjab, India and recently declared as District on July 27 ,2011 consisting three subdivisions Fazilka, Jalalabad and Abohar besides three sub-tehsils Arniwala Sheikh Suban, Sito Guno and Khuian Sarwar.

History

The municipality was formed via Punjab Government notification no. 486, dated 10 December 1885. The town was added to the Ferozepur district in 1884.Now Fazilka is also a District from date july28,2011.

Demographics and geography

India census, Fazilka had a population of 67,424. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Fazilka has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 62%. In Fazilka, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education

Graduate level courses are available at M.R. Govt. College. Some private institutes give opportunities for diploma and degree level computer courses. Courses are also available for a Bachelor of Education degree. There is one Industrial Training Institute that provides vocational courses. Some private institutes also provide vocational courses.

Colleges and professional institutes

1. Geeta Institute of Management & Technology
2. M.R. Govt. College
3. Industrial Training Institute
4. Jyoti B.Ed College
5. D.A.V. College of Education
6. Sant Kabir Polytechnic
7. Art and......
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