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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name = Dirba | | name = Dirba | ||
| native_name = | | native_name = Dirba | ||
| native_name_lang = | | native_name_lang = | ||
| other_name = | | other_name = Dirba | ||
| nickname = | | nickname = Dirba | ||
| settlement_type = | | settlement_type = City | ||
| image_skyline = | | image_skyline = | ||
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| population_rank = | | population_rank = | ||
| population_density_km2 = auto | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_demonym = | | population_demonym = Dirbian | ||
|population_footnotes = <ref name="2011 census data">{{cite web|title=Census of India Search details |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=45320|publisher=censusindia.gov.in|accessdate=10 May 2015}}</ref> | |population_footnotes = <ref name="2011 census data">{{cite web|title=Census of India Search details |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=45320|publisher=censusindia.gov.in|accessdate=10 May 2015}}</ref> | ||
| demographics_type1 = Languages | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
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'''Dirba''' is a | '''Dirba''' is a Sub-Division <ref>{{cite web |title= Regarding creation of Sub-Division Dirba, District Sangrur. |url= https://revenue.punjab.gov.in/?q=regarding-creation-sub-division-dirba-district-sangrur|website=Department of Revenue, Rehabilitation, and Disaster Management |accessdate=22 June 2020}}</ref> and a [[nagar panchayat|Nagar Panchayat]] located Dirba tehsil in [[Sangrur district]] in the state of [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]], [[India]]. | ||
It is located on higher place and was also known as Thadde wala | It is located on higher place and was also known as Thadde wala and with time; the name changed to Dirba. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Dirba is located at {{Coord|30.07|N|75.98|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/23/Dirba.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dirba]</ref> It has an average elevation of 236 metres (774 feet). | Dirba is located at {{Coord|30.07|N|75.98|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/23/Dirba.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dirba]</ref> It has an average elevation of 236 metres (774 feet). | ||
[[Dirba Assembly Constituency]] is represented by [[Harpal Singh Cheema]] who won election under ticket from [[Aam Aadmi Party]] . | [[Dirba_Assembly_Constituency| Dirba Assembly Constituency]] is represented by [[Harpal Singh Cheema]] who won election under ticket from [[Aam Aadmi Party]] . | ||
Most of the residents in dirba rely on Agriculture directly or indirectly. Rice and Wheat are the only two crops which is grown in most farms. Farmers of Dirba and its nearby villages are shifting their focus to organic farming for providing better quality vegetables to consumers. | Most of the residents in dirba rely on Agriculture directly or indirectly. Rice and Wheat are the only two crops which is grown in most farms. Farmers of Dirba and its nearby villages are shifting their focus to organic farming for providing better quality vegetables to consumers. | ||
==Education== | ==Education== | ||
Education in area is major issue . Although the area is present with too many schools in its locality , but the locality lacks in having a major university or college. Facing the issue , one tends to visit nearby cities like [[Patiala]] or [[Sangrur]] for | Education in area is major issue . Although the area is present with too many schools in its locality , but the locality lacks in having a major university or college. Facing the issue , one tends to visit nearby cities like [[Patiala]] or [[Sangrur]] for higher education. | ||
==Sports== | ==Sports== | ||
Dirba is known to have some of its famous kabaddi players all around the world | Dirba is known to have some of its famous kabaddi players all around the world like Khushi Duggan and Sandeep Luddar | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:05, 12 June 2022
Dirba
Dirba Dirba | |
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City | |
| Nickname: Dirba | |
  Dirba Location in Punjab, India  Dirba Dirba (India) | |
| Coordinates: 30°04′N 75°59′E / 30.07°N 75.98°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Sangrur |
| Elevation | 236 m (774 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 16,952 |
| Demonym | Dirbian |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 148035 |
| Telephone code | 01676 |
| Vehicle registration | PB-86 |
Dirba is a Sub-Division [2] and a Nagar Panchayat located Dirba tehsil in Sangrur district in the state of Punjab, India. It is located on higher place and was also known as Thadde wala and with time; the name changed to Dirba.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Dirba is located at 30°04′N 75°59′E / 30.07°N 75.98°E.[3] It has an average elevation of 236 metres (774 feet). Dirba Assembly Constituency is represented by Harpal Singh Cheema who won election under ticket from Aam Aadmi Party . Most of the residents in dirba rely on Agriculture directly or indirectly. Rice and Wheat are the only two crops which is grown in most farms. Farmers of Dirba and its nearby villages are shifting their focus to organic farming for providing better quality vegetables to consumers.
Education[edit | edit source]
Education in area is major issue . Although the area is present with too many schools in its locality , but the locality lacks in having a major university or college. Facing the issue , one tends to visit nearby cities like Patiala or Sangrur for higher education.
Sports[edit | edit source]
Dirba is known to have some of its famous kabaddi players all around the world like Khushi Duggan and Sandeep Luddar
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ↑ "Regarding creation of Sub-Division Dirba, District Sangrur". Department of Revenue, Rehabilitation, and Disaster Management. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dirba
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