List of Localities in bathinda

Bathinda is a city and the administrative headquarters of Bathinda District in the north-western Indian state of Punjab. One of the oldest cities in Punjab, Bathinda today is a highly industrialized center and is home to two modern thermal power plants, Guru Nanak Dev Thermal Plant and Guru Hargobind Thermal Plant.

Geographically, Bathinda is a part of the Indo-Gangetic alluvial plains. It is surrounded by the Faridkot and Mukatsar districts in the north and west, the Sangrur and Mansa districts in the east, and the state of Haryana in the south.

Some of the major industries in this region are food-grain, cotton, fertilizer, petrochemical, textile, and sugar. In an effort to make Bathinda a model city of Punjab, the government has proposed to set up a special economic zone (SEZ) for the textile industry, an international cricket stadium and academy, a flying school, airport, and an air-conditioned bus stand within the next three years. Bathinda is also an educational hub, with many known private institutes located in the city.

Bathinda has witnessed a steep incline in the real estate prices in recent times owing to the rate of urbanisation.

Stats and Facts

• The population of the city of Bathinda, as per the provisional reports of the 2011 census, is 2, 85,813.
• As per the census 2011 reports, Bathinda has a sex ratio of 883 per 1000 males. The child sex ratio, however, is lower, standing at 865 per 1000 boys.
• The same reports indicate an average literacy rate in the city, at 82.84%.
• The city of Bathinda is also called the City of Lakes.
• Bathinda Cantonment is one of the largest cantonments in Asia.

Industries in Bathinda

The presence of two thermal plants, a fertilizer plant, petrochemical plants, and an oil refinery makes Bathinda a center for a lot of industrial activities in the region. The city also boasts of one of the biggest food-grain and cotton markets in addition to hundreds of small and medium scale industries in and around the city, providing employment to thousands.

Bathinda has been allocated as a growth center by the Government of India to accelerate the industrial growth of the city and give a strong impetus to industrialization.

Some of the major industries in Bathinda are Guru Nanak Dev Thermal Plant, Guru Hargobind Thermal Plant, National Fertilizers Limited, Verka Milk Plant, Grasim Industries Limited, Dhillon Oils and Fats Pvt. Ltd., Vardhman Polytex Limited, and HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL).

Connectivity

• The closest domestic airport to Bathinda is Chandigarh Airport, situated about 145 km away. The airport is well connected to other cities of the country by regular flights. Another International airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar which is located about 177 km from Bathinda.
• A broad network of roads connects Bathinda to the major cities of India, like Delhi, Ludhiana, Ferozpur, Faridkot, and Kolkata. National Highways NH-15 and NH-64 and the State Highway SH-17 run through the city.
• One of the largest railway junctions of Northern Railway, the Bathinda junction is situated on the Ambala-Bathinda branch line. Six rail routes extend from it, making it one of the busiest junctions. The district is well connected to each and every part of the country through its rail network.

Bathinda Civic Administration

• Bathinda district consists of 6 sub divisions, 3 tehsils, 8 blocks, and 681 gram panchayats.
• The city has a total of 50 wards and the Municipal Corporation, Bathinda oversees the infrastructure development of the wards.
• The Municipal Corporation of Bathinda takes care of drainage, water supply, sewerage, sanitation, street lighting, and solid waste management.
• Bathinda Development Authority, established on the 16th of July, 2007 is responsible for the sustained planned development of the region falling in and around Bathinda City.
• Elected directly, a councilor represents a ward in the city. Councillors from each zone elect the Deputy Mayor.
• Bathinda Police is the primary law enforcement agency of the district of Bathinda. It is headed by the Superintendent of Police.

Bathinda Infrastructure

Bathinda has good transport infrastructure, owing to the presence of a solid industrial base. The numerous schools and educational institutions in the city providing quality education have ensured that there is no drop in the real estate sector.

Catering to the educational requirements of its citizens, Bathinda has some major educational institutions including the Giani Zail Singh Punjab Technical University, Central University of Punjab, and Government Rajindra College. Many English medium schools have also come up in the last thirty years.

Infrastructure Projects

Name Of The Project	Impact Areas	Expected Completion Date	Remarks
Bathinda Airport	Bathinda City	Under Construction	Being reconstructed from an Air Force station at a cost of Rs. 25 crore
Pearls Township	NH-15 Goniana Road, Bathinda	Under Construction	A hi-tech, self-contained township spread across 250 acre
Zirakpur-Patiala-Bathinda project (NH-64)	Bathinda	Under Development	Upgradation of the existing highway
Sushant City – I and II	Mansa Road	Under Construction	Self-contained township with academic institutions, healthcare, shopping, and entertainment facilities

Bathinda Real Estate Market

• The city of Bathinda is considered one of the preferred destinations of investment in property market, both residential and commercial in Punjab.
• Concentration of Industries and Rapid development of infrastructural facilities has increased the rates of properties in Bathinda.
• Increasing number of residential and commercial complexes, malls, multiplexes, and the like have had a positive effect on the real estate market in Bathinda.

Key Localities In Bathinda

Localities	Average Per Sq. Yard Price (Rs.)	Rent Per Month For A 2 BHK Apartment in Bathinda (approx.) (Figures in 1000 rupees)
Goniana Road	10,000	5.5	11.5
100 Feet Road	26,000	10	16
Mansa Road	13,000	6.5	13
Model Town	30,000	12	18

Charges By Government Bodies

Property Registration

Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL)

Electricity Tariff (For Domestic Supply)

Bathinda Water Supply - Municipal Corporation, Bathinda

• Stamp Duty: 8% on the market value of the property

  Registration Fee: 1% of the property

  The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) is responsible for power generation, distribution, and transmission in the state of Punjab, including in Bathinda.

  Range in Units	Fixed Charges Per Unit Per Month (Paise)
  First 100 Units	221
  Next 200 Units	368
  Above 300 Units	389

  Monthly minimum charges are Rs. 30/- per kW.

  The Municipal Corporation, Bathinda is responsible for maintaining the distribution of water supply.

  Water Tariff (Based on 2007-2008 Revised Tariff)

  Water Connection Charges (Based on 2007-2008 Revised Tariff)

  • Area (sq. yard)	Residential (Rs./Month)	Commercial (Rs./Month)
    Up to 125	Exempt (As per Govt. instructions)	200
    126 to 250	105	210
    251 to 500	140	280
    Above 500 (Metered Connection)	3.80/kl	7.60/kl

    Particulars	Residential (Rs.)	Commercial (Rs.)
    Connection fee	20	50
    Connection security deposit	200	1,000