Dinanagar

Dinanagar is a town and municipal council in Gurdaspur district, Punjab, India. It serves as the administrative headquarters of Dinanagar tehsil. The town is part of the Majha region in northwestern Punjab, near the border with Pakistan, and lies along important road links that connect it to other towns in the district.

Geography and population: It sits in the fertile plains of Punjab; agriculture dominates the local economy, with crops such as wheat, rice, and maize being common. The population is predominantly Punjabi-speaking, with Sikh and Hindu communities forming the majority; Urdu and Hindi are spoken by some residents.

Economy and infrastructure: The town functions as a local market town with small businesses, grain trading, and service sector activities to support the surrounding rural areas. It has basic educational and healthcare facilities; transport is primarily road-based, with the nearest major railheads in Gurdaspur and Pathankot.

History and notable events: In July 2015, Dinanagar was the site of an attack on the police station, prompting a security operation. The town has historically served as a local hub in the region and retains cultural significance through temples, gurudwaras, and mosques.