Which river flows in Hoshiarpur?
The area along with the Shivalik foothills on the right side of Chandigarh-Pathankot road in Hoshiarpur is submountainous and this part of the district is also known as Kandi area. The two rivers, Sutlej and Beas along with two other seasonal streams provide drainage to the region.
How many rivers are there in Punjab map?
These five rivers of Punjab are Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum. Only Sutlej, Ravi and Beas rivers flow in today’s Punjab. The other two rivers are now in the state of Punjab, situated in Pakistan. The Punjab State is divided into three regions: Majha, Doaba and Malwa.
How many cities are in Doaba?
It has been learnt that the Municipal Councils of 22 towns, including Phillaur, Goraya, Banga, Talwara, Mukerian, Tanda, Garrdhiwala, Bhogpur, Mahilpur, Sham Chaurasi, Garhshankar, Balachaur, Rahon, Noormahal, Sultanpur Lodhi, Dhilwan, Bholath, Begowal, Alawalpur, Adampur, Lohian and Shahkot have been sans fire tender.
Which river separates the Malwa and Doaba?
river Sutlej
The river Sutlej separates Doaba from the Malwa region to its south and the river Beas separates Doaba from the Majha region to its north.
Which language is spoken in Hoshiarpur?
| Hoshiarpur | |
|---|---|
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi, Hindi, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 146001 |
On which river dam is built?
This Dam is situated on the river Bhagirathi. The Bhakra Nangal Dam is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab….Major Dams in India.
| List Of Major Dams in India | State | River |
|---|---|---|
| Bisalpur Dam | Rajasthan | Banas |
| Mettur Dam | Tamil Nadu | Kaveri |
| Krishnarajasagar Dam | Karnataka | Kaveri |
How many rivers are there in Punjab after 1947?
five rivers
‘ The five rivers — Beas, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, Sutlej — are now divided between India and Pakistan.
Where is Majha?
Punjab region
Majha is a region located in the central parts of the historical Punjab region split between India and Pakistan. It extends north from the right banks of the river Beas, and reaches as far north as the river Jhelum.
What cities come under Doaba?
Doaba comprises the following districts:
- Hoshiarpur.
- Kapurthala.
- Jalandhar.
- Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (formerly Nawanshahr)
Who is MC of Hoshiarpur?
Aashika Jain (IAS)