Bhitiwala

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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Bhitiwala
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| settlement_type = [[Village]]
| image_skyline = Bhitiwala_Baba_Tehaldas_Samadh_SIVENDER.jpeg
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| image_caption = Samadh of Baba Tehaldas jiat Bhitiwala village.
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| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = India
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of Hindustan|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Mukatsar]]
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| demographics1_info1 = [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
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| area_code = 91-01637-XXX XXXX
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'''Bhitiwala''' is a small village of [[Malout]] tehsil of [[Sri Muktsar Sahib district|district Sri Mukatsar Sahib]], [[Indian Punjab|Punjab]], [[India]].

==Location==
Bhitiwala (in Punjabi ਭੀਟੀਵਾਲਾ) is located in the south part of district Mukatsar. Bhitwala is 61 km far from Mukatsar. The state capital [[Chandigarh]] is 285 km and national capital [[New Delhi]] is 340 km from Bhitiwala. It is located on Abohar-Dabwali road.

==Geography and climate==
The soil of Bhitiwala is fertile.'Lambi Distributory' the canal runs in the east of the village. It is built on high land than the land of main village.'Bahawala Sem Naala'(the drain) has been built. There are five ponds (Chhapar in Punjabi) in the village.

==History==
[[File:Bhitiwala malwayi punjabi gate architecture.jpg|thumbnail|left|This architecture is being replaced by Western or European architecture in this area.]]
[[File:Bhutiwala Punjab well.jpeg|thumb|It is about an old village well in Bhitiwla village.]]
It is an old village. Before 1947 Muslims were also inhabitants of the village. Telis Muslims were also among them. Muslims migrated in 1947. During riots in Punjab this village remained peaceful and no violent incident happened. Sikhs were always in majority. Sant Tehaldas ji of Udasin sampardaya has an important place in the history of this village. He used to live in a hut near a canal. He had a simple living. He was a revered man among people; he gave a message of love and cooperation. He told people of Bhitiwala that village Bhitiwala will remain always peaceful but always should be careful about the water of the canal. Sant Tahaldas died on 5 December 1957.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiankanoon.org/doc/123777/?type=print.|title=Udasin Panchayati Bara Akhara ... vs Mahant Dooj Dass (Deceased) And ... on 23 February, 2006|website=indiankanoon.org|access-date=2018-08-08}}</ref>

==Governance==
Bhitiwala has a grampanchayat status. Pawandeep singh is [[Sarpanch]] of village.

==Culture==
Punjabi is the main language. People wear {{transl|pa|kurta}}, {{transl|pa|payjama}}, {{transl|pa|chaadara}}, pent and shirt. Women wear Punjabi suits. Some changes in the culture has been seen in last decades. Women have almost left spinning on [[Spinning wheel#Charkha|Charkha]]. [[Tiyaan]] is not held now. Homes are equipped with modern electronic appliances. Dth and FM radio has changed mode of entertainment. Kothis aka English bungalows are taking place of old havelis. [[Bagri language|Bagri]] a dialect of [[Rajasthani language]] is also spoken by some people mainly living in south-east of village.

==Attractions==
[[File:Bhitwala Pond near water works.jpg|thumbnail|A Scene of the pond near water-works.]]
Samadh of Baba Tehaldas is seeingworthy. It is located in south-east of Bhitiwala. Barsi (Death anniversary) of Baba Tehaldas is celebrated on 20 Magghar. A Guruduara has been built on Abohar-Dabwali road.

==Sports==
Cricket, kabbadi, and volleyball are very popular here.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Bhitiwala malwayi punjabi gate architecture sivender.jpg|Another traditional Malwayi Punjabi styled gate at Bhitwala.
File:Bhitiwala Satth community center.jpg|Bhitiwala Satth, the community center.
File:Bhitiwala pond near Satth.jpg |Bhitwala Pond near Satth
</gallery>

== References ==
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{{commons category|Bhitiwala village (India)}}

==Neighbouring Villages==
{{Geographic location
|Centre = Bhitiwala
|North = [[Rorhanwali]], 6 km
|Northeast = [[Sikhwala]], 6km and [[Kakhanwali]], 6 km
|East =
|Southeast = [[Bhullarwala]], 4.5 km
|South = [[Kandukhera]], 3.5 km
|Southwest =
|West = ''[[Tarmala]]'',5.5 km
|Northwest =
}}

{{Sri Muktsar Sahib district}}

[[Category:Villages in Sri Muktsar Sahib district]]

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