Thalla

Thalla
village
Thalla Location in Punjab, India Thalla Thalla (India) Show map of PunjabShow map of IndiaShow all
Coordinates: 31°03′06″N 75°51′41″E / 31.0515691°N 75.8613146°E / 31.0515691; 75.8613146Coordinates: 31°03′06″N 75°51′41″E / 31.0515691°N 75.8613146°E / 31.0515691; 75.8613146
Country	India
State	Punjab
District	Jalandhar
Population  (2011)
• Total	2,251[1]
Languages
• Official	Punjabi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration	PB 37
Coastline	0 kilometres (0 mi)
Nearest city	Phillaur

Thalla is a village near Nagar, Tehsil Phillaur, Jalandhar district, in Punjab, India.^[2]

Demographics[]

According to 2011 Census, Thalla has a population of 2,251 people.^[1] The village has 352 acres (1.42 km²).^[3] Neighbouring villages include Bansia Dhak, Bhar Singh Pur, Khanpur, Pall Kadim, Rasulpur, Nagar, Katpalon, Ashahoor and Kadiana.

History[]

It is said that the village is named after Maha Singh of Thal desert who lived during Maharaja Ranjit Singh's rule, thus making the village at least 200 years old. Maha Singh's descendants live in the village and are known as Jagirdars. The village is famous for the Shaheed Mohinder Singh Tiger BSF Annual Memorial Tournament which takes place in December.

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