Faridkot, India
Faridkot is a city in the South-western part of state of Punjab, India. It serves as the headquarters for both, the Faridkot district. as well as the Faridkot Division. The division was established in 1995 at Faridkot which includes Faridkot, Bathinda, and Mansa districts.
Faridkot
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Clockwise from top: Government Brijindra College in Faridkot, House in faridkot, Investiture Gate, Military Station | |
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| Coordinates: 30.67°N 74.76°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Faridkot |
| Founded by | Raja Mokalsi |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Deputy Commissioner | Vineet Kumar, IAS |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.14 km2 (7.00 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 196 m (643 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 87,695 |
| • Density | 4,842/km2 (12,540/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Faridkotian |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 151203 |
| Telephone code | +91-1639 |
| Vehicle registration | PB-04 |
| Sex ratio | 1000/890 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 72% |
| Website | www |
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