Talwara
Talwara | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 31°54′N 75°39′E / 31.90°N 75.65°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Hoshiarpur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Nagar Panchayat |
| • Body | Nagar Panchayat Talwara |
| Area | |
• Total | 10 km2 (4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 326 m (1,070 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 19,485 |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (5,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Punjabi, Pahari |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 144216 |
| Telephone code | 01883 |
| Vehicle registration | PB-54 |
Talwara is a city, just 58 km from Hoshiarpur city in Hoshiarpur district in the Indian state of Punjab. It is near to the border of the state of Himachal Pradesh.This place is known for proximity to Pong Dam and was mainly populated during the construction of the same. It is situated on the banks of Pong Left Main Canal. locally known as Shah Neher. It consists of 4 sectors and a main market, where people can get there day-to-day needs. Prominent personalities include Mr. Sanjay Choudhary of Datarpur. It is also called Mini Chandigarh for its cleanliness, a rock/rose garden and infrastructure.