Thikriwala (Barnala)
| Thikriwala | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Thikriwala  Thikriwala Location in Punjab, India | |
| Coordinates: 30°25′58″N 75°31′34″E / 30.4328°N 75.5261°ECoordinates: 30°25′58″N 75°31′34″E / 30.4328°N 75.5261°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Barnala |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 10,080 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 148101 |
Thikriwala (Punjabi: ਠੀਕਰੀਵਾਲਾ) is a village in Barnala district in Indian state of Punjab. It is located 6 km away from Barnala. It is among the largest and oldest villages in Punjab. In Punjabi language thikri[1] means shard, so this village gets its name because people of vast gotra and casts live here. Thikriwala is birthplace of freedom fighter Sardar Sewa Singh Thikriwala. Every year on 18, 19 and 20 January a barsi[2] (death anniversary function) is organized in village to commemorate him.
Education
There is one Government Primary School and one Government Senior Secondary School in Thikriwala. Few other private institutions are also serving the society.
Demographics
As of 2011 India census,[3] Thikriwala had a population of 10080. Males constitute 54% of population and female 46%. In Thikriwala, 11% of the population was under 6 years of age. Overall literacy rate is 63%.
Notable people from Thikriwala
- Late Prof. Sarbjit Singh Aulakh, Drama Play Writer/Director
- Didar Singh Sidhu Ex- Chief Engineer of Punjab Police Housing Corporation Govt of Punjab.
- Late Amar Singh who stood against Shaheed Sardar Sewa Singh Thikriwala in Court.