Jandiala Guru

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This article has been extracted from THE IMPERIAL GAZETTEER OF INDIA , 1908. OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS.

Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.

Jandiala Guru

Town in the District and tahsil of Amritsar, Punjab, situated in 31 degree 34' N. and 75 degree 2' E., on the North-Western Railway, and on the grand trunk road, n miles east of Amritsar city. Population (1901), 7,750. The proprietary body are Jats, but there is a large mercantile community of Bhabras, who by religion are Jains. There is a considerable manufacture of blankets and brass vessels. The municipality was created in 1867. The income during the ten years ending 1902-3 averaged Rs. 8,200, and the expenditure Rs. 8,100. In 1903-4 the income was Rs. 8,400, chiefly derived from octroi ; and the expenditure was Rs. 9,800. The town possesses an Anglo-vernacular middle school, maintained by the District board, and mission hospitals for men and women.