Wednesday, March 31, 2010

THE VILLAGE

The village Kandhala Jattan is located on Hoshiarpur-Tanda Road and approximately 7 KM away from Tanda. It is one of the largest villages of Hoshiarpur District. Once upon a time it was leading village of the area. It was one of the first villages to be declared as Model Village. There were number of eminent persons who brought name and fame to the village. Amongst the freedom fighters there were people who joined Ajad Hind Fauj - one of them being Didar Singh (Bhajnia - lehindi patti). Jathedar Banta Singh joined Congress party and was imprisoned by Britishers. He was later awarded 'Tamar Patra'. 

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