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Behram Sarishta is a village in Jalandhar district of Punjab, India.[1] It is located at 31.56°N 75.62°E. It has an average elevation of 232 to 237 metres (761 to 791 feet).
Behram Sarishta | |
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  Behram Sarishta Location in Punjab, India  Behram Sarishta Behram Sarishta (India) | |
| Coordinates: 31°34′N 75°37′E / 31.56°N 75.62°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Jalandhar |
| Government | |
| • Body | Jalandhar |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 144201 |
| Telephone code | 0181272**** |
| Vehicle registration | PB- |
| Nearest city | Hoshiarpur |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Jalandhar |
| Civic agency | Jalandhar |
It is an old village known for its big market where the businessmen in old times used to transact. It is known for having a Haveli, built by Nwabs, which is still there but in a poor condition. Behram was the name of a nawab who ruled in this small area. From his name the village got its name and meaning of Sarishta is- 'town'. Before the building of National Highway 1B through the nearby town of Bhogpur sirwal, the village was centre for all governmental and non-governmental activities.
This is the last village of Jalandhar district on Bhogpur–Hoshiarpur road adjoining the boundary of Hoshiarpur district. A famous saint, Baba Jamna Das Ji, was a resident of this village. He died in 1932. Every year a feast is organised in his remembrance on 9th of 'bhaadron' (25 August). Behram Sarishta is a unique village, which consist of people from all castes. There are 2 Gurudwara, 1 Ravidas Temple, 1 Balmik Temple, 1 Hindu Temple, 1 Shiv Temple, 4 churches and several Muslim Dargahs.
References
edit- ^ "Behram Sarishta". Retrieved 18 November 2017.