Shahzadpur facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shahzadpur
Town
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Country	India
State	Haryana
District	Ambala
Population  (2011)
• Total	7,278
Languages
• Official	Hindi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	134202
Vehicle registration	HR-04

Shahzadpur is a town located in the Ambala District of Haryana State, India. It's part of the Ambala Division. This town is about 30 kilometers east of Ambala, which is the main city of the district. Shahzadpur is also an important local center, known as a Tehsil headquarter. Its postal code is 134202.

People and Population

Shahzadpur is home to about 1,356 families. According to the 2011 Population Census, the town has a total population of 7,278 people. Out of these, 3,888 are males and 3,390 are females.

Children in Shahzadpur

About 11.56% of Shahzadpur's population, or 841 people, are children aged 0 to 6 years old. The average sex ratio in Shahzadpur is 872 females for every 1000 males. This is a bit lower than the Haryana state average of 879. For children, the sex ratio is 730, which is also lower than the state average of 834.

Education and Literacy

Shahzadpur has a good literacy rate, meaning many people can read and write. In 2011, the literacy rate was 85.41%, which is higher than Haryana's state average of 75.55%. For males, the literacy rate was 90.68%, and for females, it was 79.51%. The town is managed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected leader representing the community.

A Look at History

Shahzadpur is a very old town in the Ambala District of Haryana. Its history includes periods of different rulers.

Sikh Rule in Shahzadpur

In January 1764, Shahzadpur came under Sikh Rule. This happened after Sikh forces took control of Sirhind. Sardar Karam Singh, a Sikh leader from the Sandhu Jatt family, became the first Sikh ruler of Shahzadpur. He ruled for 20 years until 1784. Interestingly, he didn't live in Shahzadpur much. He spent most of his time at Talwandi Sabo Village, a holy Sikh religious center.

Changes in Leadership

After Sardar Karam Singh passed away, his elder son, Gulab Singh, took over. He ruled until 1844. Then, his son, Sardar Shiv Kirpal Singh Sandhu, became the ruler. However, the power of the Shahzadpur Sikh Rulers changed in 1809. This was when the Cis-Sutlej states accepted protection from the British East India Company. Even after this, their descendants continued to rule until 1947. They were given special land grants, called Jagirs, by the British Government.

British Influence

For a period, in the absence of a direct ruler, Gurbakhsh Singh ruled Shahzadpur. After he died in 1786, his wife, Daya Kaur, took control. She ruled the area very well for over 37 years. In November 1808, Maharaja Ranjit Singh attacked Shahzadpur. He took control of Naraingarh and put pressure on Shahzadpur. The ruler of Shahzadpur then asked the British Government for help. Maharaja Ranjit Singh was forced to leave.

In 1809, the British Government took over the property. This happened after the Sikh states in the Cis Sutlej region accepted the protection of the British East India Company. Later, the Ambala Cantt (a military area) was built on land that belonged to Shahzadpur.

Notable Rulers and Leaders

• Sardar Gulab Singh: He was the 4th Misldhar of Shahidan misl and Jagirdar of Shahzadpur. He ruled from 1784 to 1844.
• Sardar Shiv Kirpal Singh: Born in 1838, he became the Jagirdar of Shahzadpur after his father. He was also the guardian of the Sri Damdama Sahib Shrine.
• Sardar Jiwan Singh C.S.I.: Born in 1860, he was also a Jagirdar of Shahzadpur. He served as an Honorary Magistrate and Civil Judge in Ambala. In 1884, he married the daughter of the Maharaja of Patiala.
• Sardar Ram Singh Bahadur: He was the Jagirdar of Shahzadpur and ruled until 1947.

Education

Shahzadpur has several schools and colleges, offering education in both English and Hindi.

Schools

• Government Senior Secondary School (has separate sections for boys and girls)
• M.R.S.D Senior Secondary School
• Maa Bhagwati Niketan Public School

Colleges

• Government College
• Icl Group of Colleges
• Swami Devi Dyal Group of Professional Institutes

Images for kids

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  Shahjadpur Upazila Parishad

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  Rabindra University, Bangladesh

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  Shahzadpur Government College

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  Rangdhanu Model High School

See also

In Spanish: Shahjadpur para niños