Bhitiwala

Bhitiwala is a small village of Malout tehsil of district Sri Mukatsar Sahib, Punjab, India.

Bhitiwala
Village
Samadh of Baba Tehaldas jiat Bhitiwala village.
Bhitiwala
Location in Punjab
Bhitiwala
Bhitiwala (India)
Coordinates: 29°58′41″N 74°30′00″E
CountryIndia
StatePunjab
DistrictMukatsar
Languages
 • OfficialPunjabi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
Multiple
Telephone code016191-01637-XXX XXXX

Location

Bhitiwala (in Punjabi ਭੀਟੀਵਾਲਾ) is located in the south part of district Mukatsar. Bhitwala is 61 km far from Mukatsar. The state capital Chandigarh is 285 km and national capital New Delhi is 340 km from Bhitiwala. It is located on Abohar-Dabwali road.

Geography and climate

The soil of Bhitiwala is fertile.'Lambi Distributory' the canal runs in the east of the village. It is built on high land than the land of main village.'Bahawala Sem Naala'(the drain) has been built. There are five ponds (Chhapar in Punjabi) in the village.

History
This architecture is being replaced by Western or European architecture in this area.
It is about an old village well in Bhitiwla village.

It is an old village. Before 1947 Muslims were also inhabitants of the village. Telis Muslims were also among them. Muslims migrated in 1947. During riots in Punjab this village remained peaceful and no violent incident happened. Sikhs were always in majority. Sant Tehaldas ji of Udasin sampardaya has an important place in the history of this village. He used to live in a hut near a canal. He had a simple living. He was a revered man among people; he gave a message of love and cooperation. He told people of Bhitiwala that village Bhitiwala will remain always peaceful but always should be careful about the water of the canal. Sant Tahaldas died on 5 December 1957.[1]

Governance

Bhitiwala has a grampanchayat status. Chhota Singh is Sarpanch of village.

Culture

Punjabi is the main language. People wear kurta, payjama, chaadara, pent and shirt. Women wear Punjabi suits. Some changes in the culture has been seen in last decades. Women have almost left spinning on Charkha. Tiyaan is not held now. Homes are equipped with modern electronic appliances. Dth and FM radio has changed mode of entertainment. Kothis aka English bungalows are taking place of old havelis. Bagri a dialect of Rajasthani language is also spoken by some people mainly living in south-east of village.

Attractions
A Scene of the pond near water-works.

Samadh of Baba Tehaldas is seeingworthy. It is located in south-east of Bhitiwala. Barsi (Death anniversary) of Baba Tehaldas is celebrated on 20 Magghar. A Guruduara has been built on Abohar-Dabwali road.

Sports

Cricket, kabbadi, and volleyball are very popular here.

  • Another traditional Malwayi Punjabi styled gate at Bhitwala.
  • Bhitiwala Satth, the community center.
  • Bhitwala Pond near Satth

References
  1. "Udasin Panchayati Bara Akhara ... vs Mahant Dooj Dass (Deceased) And ... on 23 February, 2006". indiankanoon.org. Retrieved 8 August 2018.

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