Himmatpura

Himmatpura, formerly known as Jusampurais a village in the Moga District of Punjab, India.

Origin of the name

Guru Hargobind changed the name of the village from Jusampura to Himmatpura following a visit to the area in which his saddle was stolen and later returned.

Population and government

Himmatpura has a total population of about 7,000 people.Nearly 2,680 are scheduled castes. About 3,200 people are literate in this village. There is about 1,135 families living here, according to government figures. The Patwar office for this village is here, and Kanugo Area is Takhtpura near by village. The nearest Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) to this village is Budh Singh Wala Moga Block-I).[1]

Places of worship

Prakash Divas of Guru Nanak Dev and Guru Arjan Dev are the major events, to which all people are welcome.

Accommodation: There are six rooms with limited facilities in the Gurudwara premises for pilgrims to stay.

References

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