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Nawanshahr

Nawanshahr is a city in the northern Indian state of Punjab. It serves as the district headquarters of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district, a district named in honor of the freedom fighter Shaheed Bhagat Singh. The city functions as the administrative center for the surrounding area and provides municipal and local government services.

Geography and etymology: Nawanshahr lies in the Doaba region of Punjab, an area situated between the Beas

Economy and demography: The local economy is primarily based on agriculture and related services, reflecting the

Infrastructure and administration: As the district headquarters, Nawanshahr hosts district-level government offices and administrative facilities. The

Overview: Nawanshahr is a small urban center that plays a key administrative role within Shaheed Bhagat Singh

and
Sutlej
rivers
known
for
its
fertile
land.
The
name
Nawanshahr
derives
from
Punjabi,
with
"nawan"
meaning
new
and
"shahr"
meaning
city,
effectively
translating
to
"new
city."
broader
Doaba
belt’s
emphasis
on
crops
such
as
rice
and
wheat.
Punjabi
is
the
predominant
language
spoken
in
Nawanshahr,
and
the
population
includes
communities
practicing
Sikhism,
Hinduism,
and
other
faiths,
reflecting
Punjab’s
cultural
diversity.
city
acts
as
a
commercial
and
service
hub
for
the
district’s
towns
and
villages,
with
road
connectivity
that
links
it
to
major
towns
in
Punjab
and
nearby
rural
areas.
Nagar
district.
Known
for
its
location
in
the
Doaba
region
and
its
etymological
meaning,
the
city
embodies
the
agricultural
character
and
cultural
identity
of
Punjab.