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'''Jalandhar Cantonment''' is a [[cantonment]] town in [[Jalandhar District]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]]. The Cantonment is located between latitude 30° 18' and longitude 75° 37' on the southwest and at a distance of 2&nbsp;km from Cantonment Railway Station and 5&nbsp;km from City Railway Station. It is situated beside Grand Trunk Road at a distance of 89&nbsp;km from Amritsar and 371&nbsp;km from Delhi. It covers an area of 5.87 square miles (15.2&nbsp;km²). It is on Amritsar-Delhi Broad Gauge Main Line. A Class-I airfield at Adampur is situated at a distance of 19&nbsp;km. The airfield is linked with Jalandhar Cantonment by rail and road.
'''Jalandhar Cantonment''' (typically abbreviated and referred to as '''Jalandhar Cantt''') is a [[cantonment]] town in [[Jalandhar District]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]]. It is situated beside the [[Grand Trunk Road]] at a distance of 89&nbsp;km from [[Amritsar]] and 371&nbsp;km from [[Delhi]]. It covers an area of 15.2&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> (5.87 square miles) It is located on the [[Amritsar-Delhi Broad Gauge Main Line]]. A Class-I airfield at Adampur is situated at a distance of 19&nbsp;km. The airfield is linked with Jalandhar Cantonment by rail and road.
It has a Recruiting Office responsible for enlisting the soldiers for Army, Navy and Air Force. The first Recruiting Officer who held this post until 1952 was Col. Dilbagh Singh Minhas of Jallandhar Doab.
 
It has very beautiful parks for the public. It has many plant nurseries selling a variety of beautiful plants. It also hosts a flower show every year.


==History==
==History==
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In 1920 the cantonment was the scene of mutiny by Irish soldiers, who were protesting against martial law in Ireland by refusing to obey orders. They took down the Union Flag and replaced it with the flag of the [[Irish Republic]], proclaimed at the time in Dublin (See [[The Connaught Rangers#Mutiny in India, 1920]]).<ref name="IT">{{cite news |last= McNally|first= Frank|date=24 June 2020|title=Blood on the tracks –Frank McNally on the Connaught Rangers Mutiny|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/blood-on-the-tracks-frank-mcnally-on-the-connaught-rangers-mutiny-1.4287560|newspaper=Irish Times| access-date= 5 November 2022}}</ref>
In 1920 the cantonment was the scene of mutiny by Irish soldiers, who were protesting against martial law in Ireland by refusing to obey orders. They took down the Union Flag and replaced it with the flag of the [[Irish Republic]], proclaimed at the time in Dublin (See [[The Connaught Rangers#Mutiny in India, 1920]]).<ref name="IT">{{cite news |last= McNally|first= Frank|date=24 June 2020|title=Blood on the tracks –Frank McNally on the Connaught Rangers Mutiny|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/blood-on-the-tracks-frank-mcnally-on-the-connaught-rangers-mutiny-1.4287560|newspaper=Irish Times| access-date= 5 November 2022}}</ref>


[[File:Camps National Cadet Corps India.jpg|thumb|left|Cantonment is dotted with buildings dating back to British era]]The departure of British from India and subsequent partition of the country changed the complexion of the Cantonment. It has gained tremendous importance on account of its nearness to the border with Pakistan.
[[File:Camps National Cadet Corps India.jpg|thumb|left|The cantonment is dotted with buildings dating back to the British era]]


==Units stationed==
==Units stationed==
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[2011 Census of India]], Jalandhar Cantonment had a population of 47,845.<ref name="DGDE"/> Males constitute 59% of the population and females 41%. Jalandhar Cantonment has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 75%. In Jalandhar Cantonment, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref>
As of the [[2011 Census of India]], Jalandhar Cantonment had a population of 47,845.<ref name="DGDE"/> Males constitute 59% of the population and females 41%. Jalandhar Cantonment has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 75%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 75%. In Jalandhar Cantonment, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External Links==
==External links==
{{Jalandhar district}}
{{Jalandhar district}}


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Jalandhar Cantonment
Town
Vajra Go Karting in Jalandhar Cantonment
Vajra Go Karting in Jalandhar Cantonment
Jalandhar Cantonment is located in Punjab
Jalandhar Cantonment
Jalandhar Cantonment
Location in Punjab, India
Coordinates: 31°17′10″N 75°36′54″E / 31.286°N 75.615°E / 31.286; 75.615
Country India
StatePunjab
DistrictJalandhar
Government
 • BodyJalandhar Cantonment Board
 • President[1]
Population
 (2011)
 • Total47,845
Languages
 • OfficialPunjabi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
144005
Websitejalandhar.cantt.gov.in

Jalandhar Cantonment (typically abbreviated and referred to as Jalandhar Cantt) is a cantonment town in Jalandhar District in the Indian state of Punjab. It is situated beside the Grand Trunk Road at a distance of 89 km from Amritsar and 371 km from Delhi. It covers an area of 15.2 km2 (5.87 square miles) It is located on the Amritsar-Delhi Broad Gauge Main Line. A Class-I airfield at Adampur is situated at a distance of 19 km. The airfield is linked with Jalandhar Cantonment by rail and road.

History[edit | edit source]

It is one of the oldest cantonments in India, established in 1848 after the first Anglo-Sikh War, when the British settled in Northern India.[1] The original scope of this cantonment was limited to troops to quell disturbances from adjoining States for the maintenance of peace and order.

In 1920 the cantonment was the scene of mutiny by Irish soldiers, who were protesting against martial law in Ireland by refusing to obey orders. They took down the Union Flag and replaced it with the flag of the Irish Republic, proclaimed at the time in Dublin (See The Connaught Rangers#Mutiny in India, 1920).[2]

The cantonment is dotted with buildings dating back to the British era

Units stationed[edit | edit source]

Military Hospital Jalandhar was established here to provide health care and education to troops of the Indian army and their families. It is the peacetime station and family station for the 163 Medium Artillery Regiment, 169 Field Artillery Regiment, 141 Air Defence (SAM) Regiment, 4th Battalion Rajputana Rifles, 4th Battalion of Bengal Sappers and 2nd Signals Battalion. The families of soldiers and officers of the above units live in the cantonment housing.[citation needed]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2011 Census of India, Jalandhar Cantonment had a population of 47,845.[1] Males constitute 59% of the population and females 41%. Jalandhar Cantonment has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 75%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 75%. In Jalandhar Cantonment, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.[3]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Jalandhar". Directorate General Defence Estates.
  2. McNally, Frank (24 June 2020). "Blood on the tracks –Frank McNally on the Connaught Rangers Mutiny". Irish Times. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  3. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.

External links[edit | edit source]