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Rupnagar district is one of twenty-three districts in the state of Punjab, India. The city of Rupnagar is said to have been founded by a Raja called Rokeshar, who ruled during the 11th century and named it after his son Rup Sen. It is also the site of an ancient town of the Indus Valley civilization.
Rupnagar [1] [2] (/ ˈ r ʊ p n ə ɡ ər /; formerly known as Ropar) is a city and a municipal council in Rupnagar district in the Indian state of Punjab. Rupnagar is a newly created fifth Divisional Headquarters of Punjab comprising Rupnagar, Mohali, and its adjoining districts.
Rupnagar (formerly known as Ropar) town, the district headquarters is 42 Kms from Chandigarh, the state capital. The district adjoins Nawanshahar, Mohali and Fatehgarh Sahib Districts of Punjab.
Rupnagar is one of the key districts in Punjab, covering an area of 1356 /km² with a total population of 684627 as per the latest census. With a population density of 505 /km² (people per squar km), Rupnagar is home to 591 villages, reflecting its rich cultural and demographic diversity.
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Rupnagar district, a district of Punjab state with its administrative headquarters located at Rupnagar city. The headquarters town of Rupnagar was earlier popularly known as Rupar or Ropar, which perhaps founded by a Raja named Rokeshar and the place was under his rule during the 11th century.
3 days ago · 3 (049-Sri Anandpur Sahib, 050-Rupnagar and 051-Sri Chamkaur Sahib) 11. Market Committees: 4 (Rupnagar, Morinda, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Sri Chamkaur Sahin) 12. Sub Divisions: 5 (Rupnagar, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Sri Chamkaur Sahib, Nangal and Morinda) 13. Tehsils: 5 (Rupnagar, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Sri Chamkaur Sahib, Nangal and Morinda) 14. Sub Tehsils ...
Rupnagar is one of the 20 districts of Punjab and falls in the Patiala division. It is located in the eastern part of the state and borders Himachal Pradesh to its north. The district gets its name from its administrative headquarters, the city of Rupnagar which is said to have been founded in the 11th century.
