Faridkot, India
Faridkot
Farīdkōṭ (Punjabi) | |
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Clockwise from top: Government Brijindra College in Faridkot, House in faridkot, Investiture Gate, Military Station | |
Interactive map of Faridkot | |
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| Coordinates: 30°40′N 74°46′E / 30.67°N 74.76°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Faridkot |
| Established | 13th Century |
| Founded by | Raja Mokalsi |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Deputy Commissioner | Vineet Kumar, IAS |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.14 km2 (7.00 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 196 m (643 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 87,695 |
| • Density | 4,842/km2 (12,540/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Faridkotian |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 151203 |
| Telephone code | +91-1639 |
| Vehicle registration | PB-04 |
| Sex ratio | 1000/890 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 72% |
| Website | www |
Faridkot is a city in the south-western part of the state of Punjab, India. It serves as the headquarters for both the Faridkot district and the Faridkot Division. The division was established in 1995 at Faridkot which includes Faridkot, Bathinda, and Mansa district.