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Malerkotla district | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| State | Punjab |
| Division | Patiala |
| Established | 14 May 2021 |
| Headquarters | Malerkotla |
Malerkotla district is a newly formed district in Punjab state of India.It was formed after the bifurcation of Sangrur district of Punjab state. [1]
Administration[edit | edit source]
Malerkotla district is in the state of Punjab in northern India. It is the 23rd district in the Indian state of Punjab.[2] The district was carved out of Sangrur district on 14 May, 2021. [3] Subdivisions of Malerkotla, Ahmedgarh and the sub-tehsil of Amargarh will be the part of the district.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Punjab CM declares state's only Muslim-majority town Malerkotla as district on Eid". Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ↑ "Malerkotla is Punjab's 23rd district". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 2021-05-14. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ↑ "Malerkotla is Punjab's 23rd district". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 2021-05-14. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ↑ Malerkotla to be 23rd District of Punjab 14 May 2021, The Tribune. Retrieved 14 May 2021.