Barnala facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Barnala
City
Barnala Location in Punjab
Country	India
State	Punjab
District	Barnala
Population  (2011)
• Total	116,450
Languages
• Regional	Punjabi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Pin Code	148101
Vehicle registration	PB-19

Barnala is a city in the state of Punjab, India. It is the main city and headquarters of the Barnala district. This district was created in 2006. Before that, Barnala was part of the Sangrur district. The city is located in the center of Punjab. It shares borders with Ludhiana, Moga, Bathinda, Sangrur, and Mansa districts.

History of Barnala

A Sikh historian named Giani wrote about how Barnala was founded. In 1775, Baba Ala Singh came to the Barnala region. This area was empty at the time. He made it his capital and took control of the villages nearby.

There are different ideas about how Barnala got its name. Some people think the area had many storms, so it was called "Vaaran" or "Varna." This name might have changed to Barnala over time. Another idea is that Baba Ala Singh built a fort here. Inside the fort, there was a special well with stairs going down, called a 'Baahuli'. People might have called it 'Baain'. So, "Baain Wala" might have become Barnala. These are just ideas, and the exact origin of the name is not fully known.

Barnala was named after Baba Ala Singh. He left his hometown of Bhadaur and settled here. He conquered many areas with the help of his brothers. Barnala used to be a district headquarters in the old princely state system. Later, it became a sub-divisional headquarters when it joined PEPSU (Patiala & East Punjab States Union).

Near Barnala, in a village called Handiaya, there is a special stone. It is called the "Rameshwaram Stone" and is said to float in water.

People of Barnala

In 2011, Barnala had a population of 116,449 people. There were 62,554 males and 53,895 females. The literacy rate was 79.59 percent. This means that almost 80 out of every 100 people could read and write. Most people in Barnala follow Sikhism, about 50.37% of the city's population.

Economy of Barnala

Barnala is home to several important companies.

Major Companies

• Trident Group: This company is led by Mr. Rajinder Gupta. It makes many different products. They are one of the biggest makers of yarn in India. They also make a lot of terry towels, which are like bath towels. Trident is also the world's largest maker of paper from wheat straw. They also work with chemicals and power.
• IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals (IOLCP): This company is a top maker and supplier of organic chemicals.
• Standard Combines: This company makes farming machines. Their products include threshers, self-harvester combines, and rotavators. They also export their machines to other countries like Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
• Balkar Combines: Similar to Standard Combines, this company also makes various farming machines. They export their machines to countries like Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
• Vedic Formulation Pvt Ltd: This company makes Ayurvedic medicines. Ayurvedic medicine is a traditional system of medicine from India. Their factory is located on Sanghera Road in Barnala.

Barnala is also an important market for the villages around it, like Hamidi. It is becoming a busy trading town.

Famous People from Barnala

H E Shri Surjit Singh Barnala

Here are some notable people who are from Barnala:

• Ram Sarup Ankhi - A famous Punjabi writer, novelist, and poet.
• Surjit Singh Barnala - A politician who served as the chief minister of Punjab state.
• Rupinder Rupi - A well-known personality.
• Karam Singh - A brave soldier who was the first living person to receive the Param Vir Chakra. This is India's highest military award for bravery.

Education in Barnala

Barnala has several schools and colleges.

Schools

• Aryabhatta International School

Higher Education Institutions

• Aryabhatta Group of Institutes

See also

In Spanish: Barnala para niños