Hoshiarpur – The City of Saints
19 June 2008
25 CommentsI have been living (150 kilometers) away from Hoshiarpur city, my home-town since 3 years now, and for most of the part – without any troubles, thanks to the support of my family and friends. The hectic student life at Chandigarh (where I currently live), my job and various other factors don’t even permit me to visit my home often. Everything has been such for 3 years, and I miss being here. I am in fond love with this place and thought it’d be great to blog about Hoshiarpur.
About Hoshiarpur, the City:
Hoshiarpur is a city and a municipal council in Hoshiarpur district in the Indian state of Punjab. It was founded, according to tradition, during the early part of the 4th century. In 1809 it was occupied by the forces of Maharaja Karanvir Singh and was united under the greater state of Punjab. Hoshiarpur is also known as an ancient manufacturing town where colorful lacquer (formerly ivory) finished plastic inlay furniture is made.
Hoshiarpur is also known as City of Saints as many of great saints belong to this city. Hoshiarpur district has the largest number of villages in Punjab state under its administration, but the city is well known for its highly developed urban culture and sense. Did you know that Hoshiar is a Hindi (and Punjabi) word that means Intelligent and Alert.
Notable People from Hoshiarpur:
You got to believe this.
- Dr. Manmohan Singh, the Prime Minister of India is the alumni of the Government College, Hoshiarpur.
- Lord Swaraj Paul, a successful businessman from United Kingdom belongs to this district.
- Noted Punjabi Folk and popular singer Manmohan Waris is from Halluwal village in this district.
- Famous Punjabi music director Sukshinder Shinda belongs to a village called Dhmiya in Hoshiarpor district.
- Noted Punjabi Folk and popular singer Late Kulwinder Dhillon was born and brought up in this district.
- Noted Punjabi Folk and popular singer Shankar Shawney is from Kamalpur area of the city.
- Former Pakistani air force Chief Kaleem Sadaat belonged to this city.
- J.P.SINGH, the only Sikh businessman in Chile, South America.
- Mogambo or Amrish Puri, a noted artist in Bollywood, had studied at D.A.V. College Hoshiarpur.
- Former President of India, Late Giani Zail Singh, was associated with Hoshiarpur for a good period of his life.
- Shri Hari a great saint belonged to this district. One of area in the city is named after his name i.e. Hari Nagar.
- Gauri Khan (Chhibber) wife of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan was born in Hoshiarpur. Her father moved to Delhi when she was a kid. Her cousins still live in Hoshiarpur.
- Sant Baba Jawala Singh Ji lived in village Harkhowal, near Hoshiarpur, for a good period of his life.
- Bollywood Actors Avinash Wadhawan & Upasna Singh belongs to Hoshiarpur
Demographics:
As of 2001 India census, Hoshiarpur had a population of 148,243. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Hoshiarpur has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 76%. In Hoshiarpur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
* Female per 1000 males - 935 – which is quite better than the rest of the state
* Density of population (per km²) – 439
* Percentage increase in population (1991-2001) – 13.81
Climate of Hoshiarpur:
The district of Hoshiarpur has a mild climate compared to other districts in the state of Punjab. Much of this is due to the abundance of hilly terrain and sizeable forest cover. Temperatures drop as low as -5oC in the winter while the mercury is known to cross 45 °C in hot summer months of May and June.
The pattern of seasons in the district is similar to that of other districts in Punjab, except slight variations at the terminals. The year may be divided into three main seasons in the district of Hoshiarpur. The summer season lasts from April to June followed by the rainy season (July to September end) during which time it becomes hot and humid. The winter season starts after the rains are over from October and lasts up until March’s end.
Rainfall:
75% of the rainfall is experienced within the period between July and September. 15% of the total rainfall is experienced in the winter months of January and February during which time the climate is under the influence of western disturbances in the Persian Gulf. Hail storms may occur in the closing period of winter. (It’s raining outside as I am writing this – from the monsoon that set in early, this year in North India.)
Fruits:
This is the tastiest part of this post – 
– Farming is practiced in villages bordering the city (Hoshiarpur has the largest number of villages in Punjab state). The local climate is very suitable for citrus fruit cultivation and a large area is covered with the same. Although, Hoshiarpur has always been known for the distinctive variety of Mangoes – as is referred in this popular Punjabi song: “Ambiyaan nu tarsengi chadd ke des doaba.”
All in all, my home is in a wonderful city. Being the city capital of Hoshiarpur district, Hoshiarpur is such a fabulous place as compared to the surrounding region. Eating joints across the Mall Road, the well planned and developed Civil Lines area, the markets, newly set up retail stores and shopping malls will always keep you engaged. Besides, the kind of respect and authority that my family has in Hoshiarpur… I feel so protected and secure than anywhere else in this world. Then everyone is so caring, the social culture is amazing and the night life though not as flashy as in many big cities (like Chandigarh) but is so much better.
Home Sweet Home. I love it.
good man….quite a no. of personalities coming from hoshiarpur….it seems to be quite a famous city…….
Yes, Hoshiarpur has given quite a good number of gems to this world. This city is quite popular in India and around the World- for an ancient literature and science called Bhrigu Samhita, apart from all that I told you above
This is nice writeup, giving me a flavor of the city. The only physical impression I have of India is from the movies. Next time you are home, you should do a short video of what it looks like to compliment this post.
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My aunt went to Punjab about 3 months ago. Her husband is a ministers so they travel around and visit churches. Anyway she really enjoyed it and brought back allot of Indian cloth. She makes clothes.
I’ve travel quite a bit, but I have never been to India. Must make time for it at some point.
I have been born and brought up in Hoshiarpur. I am in Canada for quite a while now. I still love this city. Just adding some more to the above list. Baijubabra, the renowned singer also belonged to Hoshiarpur and my Grandfather Dr.Shyam Dev Parashar who had won the Sahitya Kala Academy award for 1997 belonged to Hoshiarpur too.
I have been born and spent my childhood in Hoshiarpur. I am in Ambala for quite a while now. I still love this city. Just adding some more to the above list as (Mr.Premchand Dogra(Mr.Universe), Ms.Monika Bedi, the renowned Actress (Chebbewal village),Sant Anoop Singh Una Sahibwale) all these people belong to hoshiarpur.
I love my city Specially Chohal.
Where can one find the Bhrigu leaf readers, once you reach Hoshiarpur?
Bhrigu Shastra Readers are located somewhere near the railway station. I have never been to the “Dhaam” because I have never tried to find my “page of life” there. Have thought of it quite some times, but didn’t really go.
Nice to know, Sukhdev.
Hope you have an as prosperous life in Ambala (Haryana) as you can could have in Hoshiarpur City.
And thanks for adding up to the list of great people born in Hoshiarpur city.
Hoshiarpur is my town. I was born in Hoshiarpur. attended DAV HS school and then Govt. College. While visiting India, I don’t feel like going anywhere other than my Hoshiapur. Wonderful memories of the town itself and the villages around. Love it.
I have heard about that city because i am an Indian. It keeps some importance in the Indian history, i have learn a lot from your post.
Thank you so much.
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Hi , I have been worked in hoshiarpur and visited most of the histroical palaces . I always visit and very much impressed from my Guru dev Sant baba Harnam Singh Ji Jian Wala
Regards
Gurpreet Singh
Punjab is the only state where i want to go, because i have seen almost all states of India. As you have mentioned in your post about the Hoshiarpur, i hope with in one or two years i will be there.
Hoshiarpur is really a cool place to stay and to spent your summer holidays. As you have mentioned on your post about the rainfalls, i am waiting to watch all these things.
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i love Hoshiarpur city.
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I have travelled to more than 100 countries and happen to live in washington. I still think hoshiarpur is the best in the world for thousand reasons. All those are inexpicable. What a lovely city. the majestic and imperial, the rosy and vibrant, the mystical and pilgrimige-like. It reminds me of Lord Godren george Byron
” breathes there a man with soul so dead
who never to himself has said
That this is my motherland”
Well’ of course Hoshiarpur is THAT motherland
P.S. Please mention one of the most famouspersons of Hoshiarpur..
.. Legendary Olympian Footballer Late Sardar Jarnail Singh.. the man who made Mahilpur famous.. The first panjabi to lead India football team and the first Indian to lead All star Asia Eleven. One of the best bootballers in The world.. ranked among.. king Pele’ of Brazil, Bobbey Moo0re and George Best of England. An arjuna Awardee Jarnail Singh.. A legend and a friend par excellance belong to Panam Distt. hoshiarpur, educated at SGGS Khalsa college Mahilpur represented India in Rome Olympics, Jakarta Asian Games and countless other internationals.
Hi
Happy new year to all citizens of hoshiarpur.
i”m writing abt two notable personalities who born in hoshiarpur :
1)Mata Sunder Kaur (Mata Sundri) or Mata Jeeto (Mata Jito) was the wife of Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708).
She was the daughter of Bhai Ram Saran, a Kumarav Khatri of Bajwara, in present-day Hoshiarpur district of the Punjab.
2)Sher Shah Suri was born here.Bajwara was the main town and trading centre before Hoshiarpur gained prominence due to a British cantonment
earlier located there and later shifted to Jalandhar.Caravans from Tibet exchanged cargo with the caravans from Afghanistan and elsewhere.
Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayu and briefly ruled at Delhi.He is credited to have built the Grand-trunk road,now named’Sher Shah Suri Marg’
and better known as ‘GT Road’. The village ‘Patti’ near the Hoshiarpur–Garhshankar road,next to vill.Bohan,was the resting place for caravans
form the west,while the merchants traded at Bajwara
i have never heard about the city named hoshiarpur,lies in india.it is good to know about it.actually i am more interested in varieties of mango farming.
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Your article provides an insight to the beautiful city of Punjab-Hoshiarpur.It is interesting to watch village farmers plough their fields with Bullocks, cattle grazing, take ride on tractor and walk along the green fields of crops like mustard, wheat etc. Apart from that, drive to Delhi, the city encompasses many beautiful historical monuments that are worth visiting.
Thanks for introducing “Hoshiarpur” to us. Clearly we’ve never heard of it.
Greetings!!! can some tell me about village Padori in Hoshiarpur.
Tauseef Pansota
I was born at Bajwara,Hoshiarpur. My forefathers were living there for more than six centuries. Bajwara itself is a historical place. Hoshiarpur is/was known for very saintly people,skilled weavers and skilled terracotta idols. Giri Tech. University is also located at bajwara. I had visited many times Mata Sundri ( Murgai Khatri caste) ancestral house and it is still there.
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