Shahbad
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Shahbad is a city and a Municipal Committee
in kurukshetra Distt in the India
n state
of Haryana
.
, Shahbad had a population of 37,130. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Shahbad has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 69%. In Shahbad, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
on the Ambala
- Delhi
section of the historical Grand Trunk Road
, or GT road as it is locally known. It is some 22 kilometres to the north of Kurukshetra
. Shahbad is on the national highway NH-1 and it also has a railway station on the Delhi
- Ambala
line. It lies on the banks of the river Markanda, a tributary of the Ghaggar, and supposed to be a part of the ancient Vedic
Saraswati River
basin system. There is a large temple on the banks of the river, which is called Markandeshwar
, after the name of the famous Maharishi Markandeya
.
There is also a road from Panchkula
, via Ramgarh and Dosarka, that comes out near Shahbad. There are direct roads to Ladwa
and Radaur
as well as Yamunanagar
from Shahbad. Pipli
, near Kurukshetra
, Nilokheri
and Karnal
are the other nearby towns south of Shahbad on the G.T. road
. Patiala Original authentic and old Historic Shiva Temple is situated in the city Shahabad Markanda. Same is being well managed and maintained by the Shri Markandeshwar Mahadev Shiv Mandir Sabha Shahabad Markanda which is registered body under Society Registration Act 1860.
has a large number of rice mills to pick up the high quality grain. Shahbad also has a government sugar mill which is leading sugar mills in India.
players. He is also a good hockey coach or he is also belong to shbd. The current national women's Hockey team has 12 women from Shahbad. For the last decade Shahbad has produced a large number of women Hockey players who have donned Haryana , Railways or Indian team colours. It has got the epithet of Sansarpur
Former Indian Woman Player Bhupinder Kaur Rail coach Factory, Sandeep Kaur Railway she played a world cup, Asia cup, she playing as a captain of Indian woman hockey 7 years, Women's hockey. Current national team representatives from Shahbad are :- Suman Bala, Nutan, Meenakshi, Simarjeet Kaur, Balwinder Kaur, Kiran Bala, Gurpreet Kaur, Jasjeet Kaur, Rajni Bala, Rajwinder, Gagandeep Kaur and Surinder Kaur.Narender Singh of Bibipur Block Shahabad have climbed Mount Everest and created a new record by staying on the hilltop for an hour without Oxygen
Literature-
Literary books from Shahabad Markanda
The literary work of the writers, poets and Shaayers from Shahabad Markanda have undoubtedly glorified city’s name not only in the state but even at national and international level too. A number of books have been published by the learned writers from this small town and some of them have received awards from various sahitya academies despite the fact that there is no library facility provided in the town.
A prominent leading literateur and scholar of this town is, S. Joginder Singh Principal, who received prestigious Baba Farid Award from Haryana Punjabi Sahitya academy in 2006 for his contribution to Punjabi literature. He has four books in prose to his name titled as, Adhi Vaat Da Saath(1979) Je Tu Akal Latif (2003). Manobal Atamvishvas Ate Jitt(2006) in Panjabi and Teer-o-Nashtar(1998) in Urdu. Principal Joginder Singh is basically a philosopher and an accomplished orator. Two of his Punjabi books and the only book published in Urdu were selected in the category of Best Book Awards by Punjabi and Urdu Sahitya academy respectively.
Late professor RP.Shokh who was an eminent urdu Shaayar of this town, had written two books- Gamja-B-Gamja (Glance by Glance) and Munnkash-Khandhar-Jabien (Engraved Ruined Forehead) in Urdu. Shokh’s total poetic work has been translated in Hindi by Surinder Bansal an established writer of the town under the title- Jindgi Ke Sheeshe Mein (2001).Surinder Bansal has also translated Anupam Mishar’s Hindi book-Aaj Bhi Khere Hain Taalab in Panjabi named as Aaj Vee Khere Han Taalab (2006).
Dr.Desraj Sapra an urdu scholar of the town has written two books in urdu named as – Haryana Ka Urdu Adab(1985) and Urdu Mein Islahe Jubaan Ki Tehreerein(1994)Another book in Hindi Meri Ikkees Kavitayein written by Surinder Pal Singh was published in 2006. Dr.Narender Pal Singh of Shahabad has recently published a book- Lokyaan:Sidhant Te Mulyankan- on the subject relating to the impacts of folklore of Punjab and Haryana at each other. Punjabi sahitya Academy Haryana has given an award of Rs 21000 to Kulwant Chawla Rafique for his poetic work Cheekh Khamoshi Di.Another writer Jaswant singh Nalva have published three books titled as Ithas Ke Paripeksh mein Kurukshetra,Kamboj Kaum Kaam Kurbaaniyo Ka and Atamkatha.An Urdu poet of the town Narender Singh Rafique have published-Kiste-A-Khyaal.Another book on Punjabi poetry titled -sadhran-Da-Sarmaaya(Heritage of desires)was published by Dr.Gurmukh Singh Naaz.Darshan singh have published a story book titled -Lakeerein in 2010.Dr.R.S.Ghumman's research work -Concept of man and God in Sikhism-was published in 2010
times, and raids as well as sacking of the fort by Banda Bahadur
. Significantly it also has a historic Gurdwara
of those times and many temples including Shri Shiv Mandir, Balasundri temple, Durga Mandir . After partition most of the Muslims left, and Punjabi's, Sikhs and Hindus from Pakistan were resettled here. This town has given the birth to great freedom fighter Banu Ram Gupta which together with Mahatma Gandhi helped Mustim to go to pakistan in riots.In 2002 he was awarded Haryana Rattan. In 2005 he was awarded by President Abdul Kalam Azad for his unforgettable contribution in Quit India Movement. In 1960's he dreamt about making college for women which he made it possible by making the college arya kanya mahavidalya . This college is responsible for producing all International hockey players from shahabad. This town has given the birth to great people like Lt. Jagdish Kalra, Olympian Sanjeev Dang, Sandeep Singh,Sandeep Kaur, Surinder Kaur and other numerous renowned hockey players of Indian team. Presently Shri Shiv Mandir is being managed by Shri Markandeshwar Mahadev Shiv Mandir Sabha, Shahabad Markanda, A registered body under Society Registration Act 1860. This society is first ever society in the Haryana, which is fully accountable to the people of the area. And the Official of the society feels proud to give true account of income and expenditure to the people. A notice board depicting actual income and expenditure of every month has been placed in front of the gate of the temple. Beside this every year society produced their signed account to the people on the holy occasion of MahaShivRatri.'
Chief Minister of Haryana Bhupender Singh Hooda announced Sub Divisional Status for Shahabad Markanda on 9th of May 2011
National / State Awards holders of Shahabad Markanda
BANU RAM GUPTA-"HARYANA RATAN"
Squadron Leader Tej Parkash Singh Gill –Veer Chakra
Hockey Coach Baldev Singh-Dronacharya Award
Surinder Kaur Hockey- Arjun Award
Jasjeet Handa-Arjun Award
Sandeep Singh Ex-captain Indian Hockey Team---Arjun Award
Principal Joginder Singh-Haryana Punjabi Gaurav Puraskar 2008
Principal Joginder singh-Baba Sheikh Farid Award 2006
Dr. R.S.Ghumman Shiksha Ratan,Shiksha Bharti avantika and Kartavya Murti Award
Bhim Awards- Bhupinder Kaur,Sanjeev Dang Olympian ,Sandeep Kaur,
Surinder Kaur,Gurpreet Kaur, Balwinder Kaur,Simarjeet Kaur, Sumanbala, Jasjeet Kaur
Simarjeet Kaur, Sumanbala, Rajwinder Kaur,Joydeep Kaur ( All Hockey Players)
Kulwant Singh Virk- Krishi Ratan Award and in Digital photography Rajinder Venus got –Monarch Award
Freedom Fighter-Jagir Singh Virk, Narsingh Das Arora,Lala Banu Ram Gupta,Vaidya Shukdev Muni Nagar, Ghanshyam Das.Ajit Singh Ajit
Social Service-Rotary Club, Lions club, Bharat Vikas Parishad and some other societies.Dr Ram Gopal Sharma of the town has donated blood 171 times. late Lala Bhal Singh Gupta Saraf made lot of contribution towards educationg underprivillaged and downtrodden especially women.
Martyres Jagdish Kalra sacrificed his life for the country during Indo-Pak war in 1965.The statue of Jagdish Kalra is installed in Jadish Park.Patharan walla bazaar of the town was also renamed as Jagdish bazaar.Khusdev singh.Gurpreet kaur and Gurdeep Singh of this town sacrificed their lives by fighting unarmed with the terrorists on 9th April 1988.The armed terrorists had attacked on the residence of the then M.L.A Dr.Harnam Singh.Five Shorya chakras were awarded by President Of India to the brave family of Dr.Harnam Singh.
Education
GOVT School was established in 1897,Arya Putri Gurukul 1909, D.A.V school in 1916, Islamiya School was converted as Khanewal Khalsa school. After partition some private schools were also established here. Ramdutt Ka School,Prince Coaching College Popularly known as Sardaar Ka School(1950-2000)was run by Principal Joginder Singh,National school Of Guruji,Master Teerath Singh ka school played notable role in the field of education here. D.A.V high school has a few of its alumnis graduate from IIT's and some of them settle in USA and abroad. Some of their offsprings are graduates from very prestigious universities like Harvard, MIT etc. and are serving their country of origins, india with NGOs.Parag Gupta, grand son of Lala Bhal Singh Gupta educated at Harvard has set up a NGO named wasteventures.org to uplift the underprivillaged. In higher education Markanda Natiomal College and Arya Kanya Mahavidyalya are important to note.Contributions of Dr. Krishan Gopal Chadha, Lala Bhal Singh Gupta, Lala Kesho Ram were significant in spread of higher education for women and estabilishing AKMV. Vishwas school,Satluj senior secondary School and Chanan Singh Ghumman Memorial college of education Shahabad Markanda run by Principal Dr.R.S.Ghumman are famous for providing quality education. Mata Rukmani Devi school,D.A.V Centenary school and SGNP school are also famous in the area.
Interesting Historical Informations
In 1710 The famous sikh warrior Baba Banda singh Bahdur captured Shahabad.
On 22 May 1791 Baghel singh and Karam Singh Nirmale of Nishanwalia Misal recaptured Shahabad by Killing kiledaar Khalil Khan along with 700 mughal soldiers.The sikh also captured two canons here.
Commissioner of Karnal Major C.R.Buck in 1854 allotted shops to the traders.The market was named as Larkingung.Presently it is known as Gurmandi.
The municipal committee of Shahabad was formed in 1885
The Railway Station and Railway bridge were built in 1930
The name of Shahabad railway station was Khrindwa station
Shahabad was famous for the manufacturing of scissors and musical instruments.
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in kurukshetra Distt in the India
India
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n state
States and territories of India
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of Haryana
Haryana
Haryana is a state in India. Historically, it has been a part of the Kuru region in North India. The name Haryana is found mentioned in the 12th century AD by the apabhramsha writer Vibudh Shridhar . It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south...
.
Demographics
As of the 2001 India censusCensus
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, Shahbad had a population of 37,130. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Shahbad has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 69%. In Shahbad, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Location
Shahbad lies 21 kilometres south of AmbalaAmbala
Ambala is a city and a municipal corporation in Ambala district in the state of Haryana, India, located on the border of the states of Haryana and Punjab in India. Politically; Ambala has two sub-areas: Ambala Cantt and Ambala City, approximately 3 kilometers apart from each other...
on the Ambala
Ambala
Ambala is a city and a municipal corporation in Ambala district in the state of Haryana, India, located on the border of the states of Haryana and Punjab in India. Politically; Ambala has two sub-areas: Ambala Cantt and Ambala City, approximately 3 kilometers apart from each other...
- Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
section of the historical Grand Trunk Road
Grand Trunk Road
The Grand Trunk Road also formerly known as Uttarapatha, Shah Rah-e-Azam or Sadak-e-Azam or Badshahi Sadak is one of South Asia's oldest and longest major roads...
, or GT road as it is locally known. It is some 22 kilometres to the north of Kurukshetra
Kurukshetra
Kurukshetra is a land of historical and religious importance. Historically the land belonged to Punjab now a district in Haryana state of India. It is a holy place and is also known as Dharmakshetra . According to the Puranas, Kurukshetra is named after King Kuru, the ancestor of Kauravas and...
. Shahbad is on the national highway NH-1 and it also has a railway station on the Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
- Ambala
Ambala
Ambala is a city and a municipal corporation in Ambala district in the state of Haryana, India, located on the border of the states of Haryana and Punjab in India. Politically; Ambala has two sub-areas: Ambala Cantt and Ambala City, approximately 3 kilometers apart from each other...
line. It lies on the banks of the river Markanda, a tributary of the Ghaggar, and supposed to be a part of the ancient Vedic
Vedic
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Saraswati River
Saraswati River
Saraswati River can refer to:*Sarasvati River*Saraswati River , a distributary of the Hooghly River which was active till around the 16th century AD*Ghaggar-Hakra River...
basin system. There is a large temple on the banks of the river, which is called Markandeshwar
Markandeshwar
The name Markandeshwar is associated with Maharishi Markandeya, a great devotee of Shiva. The Markandeshwar Mahadev temple is located in the town of Shahbad Markanda, which is situated in the Kurukshetra district of Haryana in North India...
, after the name of the famous Maharishi Markandeya
Markandeya
Markandeya is an ancient rishi from the Hindu tradition, born in the clan of Bhrigu Rishi. He is celebrated as a devotee of both Shiva and Vishnu and is mentioned in a number of stories from the Puranas...
.
There is also a road from Panchkula
Panchkula
Panchkula is a planned city in Panchkula district, Haryana, India. It is a satellite city of the Union Territory of Chandigarh. It also shares seamless border with Mohali district in Punjab. The prestigious Chandimandir Cantonment Headquarters of the Indian Army Western Command, is also located in...
, via Ramgarh and Dosarka, that comes out near Shahbad. There are direct roads to Ladwa
Ladwa
Ladwa is a city and a municipal committee in Kurukshetra district in the Indian state of Haryana.-Geography:Ladwa has an average elevation of 209 metres . It is located on the Yamunanagar to Kurukshetra road and is also close to the towns of Shahbad and Radaur...
and Radaur
Radaur
Radaur is a town in Yamuna Nagar district in the Indian state of Haryana.-Geography:Radaur is located on the Yamunanagar to Karnal road, and is also close to the towns of kurukshetra, Shahbad and Ladwa. Rural pollution-free and green habitat of Radaur at a Distance of 18 km from Yamuna Nagar...
as well as Yamunanagar
Yamunanagar
Yamuna nagar is a city and a municipal corporation in Yamuna Nagar district in the Indian state of Haryana. This town is known for the cluster of plywood units. The older town is called Jagadhri...
from Shahbad. Pipli
Pipli
Pipli is a small village in Gaighata, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India.The village is near the Ichamati River which acts as a border between India and Bangladesh. Pipli has two primary schools.-Google Map:-Source:...
, near Kurukshetra
Kurukshetra
Kurukshetra is a land of historical and religious importance. Historically the land belonged to Punjab now a district in Haryana state of India. It is a holy place and is also known as Dharmakshetra . According to the Puranas, Kurukshetra is named after King Kuru, the ancestor of Kauravas and...
, Nilokheri
Nilokheri
Nilokheri is a city and a municipal committee in Karnal district in the Indian state of Haryana. The town is located about 145 km from Delhi on National Highway 1....
and Karnal
Karnal
Karnal is an important city and the headquarters of Karnal District in the Indian state of Haryana.Karnal is said to have been founded by the Kauravas in the Mahabharata era for the king Karna, a mythological hero and a key figure in the epic tale...
are the other nearby towns south of Shahbad on the G.T. road
Grand Trunk Road
The Grand Trunk Road also formerly known as Uttarapatha, Shah Rah-e-Azam or Sadak-e-Azam or Badshahi Sadak is one of South Asia's oldest and longest major roads...
. Patiala Original authentic and old Historic Shiva Temple is situated in the city Shahabad Markanda. Same is being well managed and maintained by the Shri Markandeshwar Mahadev Shiv Mandir Sabha Shahabad Markanda which is registered body under Society Registration Act 1860.
Economy
It is a significant agricultural market for procurement of agricultural products. The market yard in Shahbad is a major procurement market or Mandi. The area being on a river bank is fertile and is used for paddy as well as wheat and vegetables. The yield is very high, and the belt till KarnalKarnal
Karnal is an important city and the headquarters of Karnal District in the Indian state of Haryana.Karnal is said to have been founded by the Kauravas in the Mahabharata era for the king Karna, a mythological hero and a key figure in the epic tale...
has a large number of rice mills to pick up the high quality grain. Shahbad also has a government sugar mill which is leading sugar mills in India.
Sports
In the Field Of Hockey Shahabad Donned lot of Players in Mens Hockey Like a Sanjeev Kumar Dang Former Olympian now Serving in Punjab & Sind Bank There is Lot of other player Gurdip Singh Bhuller{custem}Baldev Singh Attari{Railway}Dr.N.K Sharma Natniol {Insurance}Jatinder singh {signel}Dayanand madan H Police Ganshyam das signal Bhupinder singh Bhindi P & S Bank There is lot of other players they settled out of country Sumandeep singh Rana Prubhdeep singh.Of late Shahbad has produced a large number of women HockeyField hockey
Field Hockey, or Hockey, is a team sport in which a team of players attempts to score goals by hitting, pushing or flicking a ball into an opposing team's goal using sticks...
players. He is also a good hockey coach or he is also belong to shbd. The current national women's Hockey team has 12 women from Shahbad. For the last decade Shahbad has produced a large number of women Hockey players who have donned Haryana , Railways or Indian team colours. It has got the epithet of Sansarpur
Sansarpur
Sansarpur is a census village in Jalandhar district in the Indian state of Punjab.-Demographics: India census, Sansarpur had a population of 4061. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Sansarpur has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male...
Former Indian Woman Player Bhupinder Kaur Rail coach Factory, Sandeep Kaur Railway she played a world cup, Asia cup, she playing as a captain of Indian woman hockey 7 years, Women's hockey. Current national team representatives from Shahbad are :- Suman Bala, Nutan, Meenakshi, Simarjeet Kaur, Balwinder Kaur, Kiran Bala, Gurpreet Kaur, Jasjeet Kaur, Rajni Bala, Rajwinder, Gagandeep Kaur and Surinder Kaur.Narender Singh of Bibipur Block Shahabad have climbed Mount Everest and created a new record by staying on the hilltop for an hour without Oxygen
Literature-
Literary books from Shahabad Markanda
The literary work of the writers, poets and Shaayers from Shahabad Markanda have undoubtedly glorified city’s name not only in the state but even at national and international level too. A number of books have been published by the learned writers from this small town and some of them have received awards from various sahitya academies despite the fact that there is no library facility provided in the town.
A prominent leading literateur and scholar of this town is, S. Joginder Singh Principal, who received prestigious Baba Farid Award from Haryana Punjabi Sahitya academy in 2006 for his contribution to Punjabi literature. He has four books in prose to his name titled as, Adhi Vaat Da Saath(1979) Je Tu Akal Latif (2003). Manobal Atamvishvas Ate Jitt(2006) in Panjabi and Teer-o-Nashtar(1998) in Urdu. Principal Joginder Singh is basically a philosopher and an accomplished orator. Two of his Punjabi books and the only book published in Urdu were selected in the category of Best Book Awards by Punjabi and Urdu Sahitya academy respectively.
Late professor RP.Shokh who was an eminent urdu Shaayar of this town, had written two books- Gamja-B-Gamja (Glance by Glance) and Munnkash-Khandhar-Jabien (Engraved Ruined Forehead) in Urdu. Shokh’s total poetic work has been translated in Hindi by Surinder Bansal an established writer of the town under the title- Jindgi Ke Sheeshe Mein (2001).Surinder Bansal has also translated Anupam Mishar’s Hindi book-Aaj Bhi Khere Hain Taalab in Panjabi named as Aaj Vee Khere Han Taalab (2006).
Dr.Desraj Sapra an urdu scholar of the town has written two books in urdu named as – Haryana Ka Urdu Adab(1985) and Urdu Mein Islahe Jubaan Ki Tehreerein(1994)Another book in Hindi Meri Ikkees Kavitayein written by Surinder Pal Singh was published in 2006. Dr.Narender Pal Singh of Shahabad has recently published a book- Lokyaan:Sidhant Te Mulyankan- on the subject relating to the impacts of folklore of Punjab and Haryana at each other. Punjabi sahitya Academy Haryana has given an award of Rs 21000 to Kulwant Chawla Rafique for his poetic work Cheekh Khamoshi Di.Another writer Jaswant singh Nalva have published three books titled as Ithas Ke Paripeksh mein Kurukshetra,Kamboj Kaum Kaam Kurbaaniyo Ka and Atamkatha.An Urdu poet of the town Narender Singh Rafique have published-Kiste-A-Khyaal.Another book on Punjabi poetry titled -sadhran-Da-Sarmaaya(Heritage of desires)was published by Dr.Gurmukh Singh Naaz.Darshan singh have published a story book titled -Lakeerein in 2010.Dr.R.S.Ghumman's research work -Concept of man and God in Sikhism-was published in 2010
History
Historically it was a Muslim majority town, with references made to a fort during MughalMughal Empire
The Mughal Empire , or Mogul Empire in traditional English usage, was an imperial power from the Indian Subcontinent. The Mughal emperors were descendants of the Timurids...
times, and raids as well as sacking of the fort by Banda Bahadur
Banda Bahadur
Banda Singh Bahadur was a Sikh warrior and martyr. He became part of struggle against the Mughal Empire in the early 18th century, after meeting Guru Gobind Singh. Guru Gobind Singh gave him the new name of Banda Singh Bahadur...
. Significantly it also has a historic Gurdwara
Gurdwara
A Gurdwara , meaning the Gateway to the Guru, is the place of worship for Sikhs, the followers of Sikhism. A Gurdwara can be identified from a distance by tall flagpoles bearing the Nishan Sahib ....
of those times and many temples including Shri Shiv Mandir, Balasundri temple, Durga Mandir . After partition most of the Muslims left, and Punjabi's, Sikhs and Hindus from Pakistan were resettled here. This town has given the birth to great freedom fighter Banu Ram Gupta which together with Mahatma Gandhi helped Mustim to go to pakistan in riots.In 2002 he was awarded Haryana Rattan. In 2005 he was awarded by President Abdul Kalam Azad for his unforgettable contribution in Quit India Movement. In 1960's he dreamt about making college for women which he made it possible by making the college arya kanya mahavidalya . This college is responsible for producing all International hockey players from shahabad. This town has given the birth to great people like Lt. Jagdish Kalra, Olympian Sanjeev Dang, Sandeep Singh,Sandeep Kaur, Surinder Kaur and other numerous renowned hockey players of Indian team. Presently Shri Shiv Mandir is being managed by Shri Markandeshwar Mahadev Shiv Mandir Sabha, Shahabad Markanda, A registered body under Society Registration Act 1860. This society is first ever society in the Haryana, which is fully accountable to the people of the area. And the Official of the society feels proud to give true account of income and expenditure to the people. A notice board depicting actual income and expenditure of every month has been placed in front of the gate of the temple. Beside this every year society produced their signed account to the people on the holy occasion of MahaShivRatri.'
Chief Minister of Haryana Bhupender Singh Hooda announced Sub Divisional Status for Shahabad Markanda on 9th of May 2011
National / State Awards holders of Shahabad Markanda
BANU RAM GUPTA-"HARYANA RATAN"
Squadron Leader Tej Parkash Singh Gill –Veer Chakra
Hockey Coach Baldev Singh-Dronacharya Award
Surinder Kaur Hockey- Arjun Award
Jasjeet Handa-Arjun Award
Sandeep Singh Ex-captain Indian Hockey Team---Arjun Award
Principal Joginder Singh-Haryana Punjabi Gaurav Puraskar 2008
Principal Joginder singh-Baba Sheikh Farid Award 2006
Dr. R.S.Ghumman Shiksha Ratan,Shiksha Bharti avantika and Kartavya Murti Award
Bhim Awards- Bhupinder Kaur,Sanjeev Dang Olympian ,Sandeep Kaur,
Surinder Kaur,Gurpreet Kaur, Balwinder Kaur,Simarjeet Kaur, Sumanbala, Jasjeet Kaur
Simarjeet Kaur, Sumanbala, Rajwinder Kaur,Joydeep Kaur ( All Hockey Players)
Kulwant Singh Virk- Krishi Ratan Award and in Digital photography Rajinder Venus got –Monarch Award
Freedom Fighter-Jagir Singh Virk, Narsingh Das Arora,Lala Banu Ram Gupta,Vaidya Shukdev Muni Nagar, Ghanshyam Das.Ajit Singh Ajit
Social Service-Rotary Club, Lions club, Bharat Vikas Parishad and some other societies.Dr Ram Gopal Sharma of the town has donated blood 171 times. late Lala Bhal Singh Gupta Saraf made lot of contribution towards educationg underprivillaged and downtrodden especially women.
Martyres Jagdish Kalra sacrificed his life for the country during Indo-Pak war in 1965.The statue of Jagdish Kalra is installed in Jadish Park.Patharan walla bazaar of the town was also renamed as Jagdish bazaar.Khusdev singh.Gurpreet kaur and Gurdeep Singh of this town sacrificed their lives by fighting unarmed with the terrorists on 9th April 1988.The armed terrorists had attacked on the residence of the then M.L.A Dr.Harnam Singh.Five Shorya chakras were awarded by President Of India to the brave family of Dr.Harnam Singh.
Education
GOVT School was established in 1897,Arya Putri Gurukul 1909, D.A.V school in 1916, Islamiya School was converted as Khanewal Khalsa school. After partition some private schools were also established here. Ramdutt Ka School,Prince Coaching College Popularly known as Sardaar Ka School(1950-2000)was run by Principal Joginder Singh,National school Of Guruji,Master Teerath Singh ka school played notable role in the field of education here. D.A.V high school has a few of its alumnis graduate from IIT's and some of them settle in USA and abroad. Some of their offsprings are graduates from very prestigious universities like Harvard, MIT etc. and are serving their country of origins, india with NGOs.Parag Gupta, grand son of Lala Bhal Singh Gupta educated at Harvard has set up a NGO named wasteventures.org to uplift the underprivillaged. In higher education Markanda Natiomal College and Arya Kanya Mahavidyalya are important to note.Contributions of Dr. Krishan Gopal Chadha, Lala Bhal Singh Gupta, Lala Kesho Ram were significant in spread of higher education for women and estabilishing AKMV. Vishwas school,Satluj senior secondary School and Chanan Singh Ghumman Memorial college of education Shahabad Markanda run by Principal Dr.R.S.Ghumman are famous for providing quality education. Mata Rukmani Devi school,D.A.V Centenary school and SGNP school are also famous in the area.
Interesting Historical Informations
In 1710 The famous sikh warrior Baba Banda singh Bahdur captured Shahabad.
On 22 May 1791 Baghel singh and Karam Singh Nirmale of Nishanwalia Misal recaptured Shahabad by Killing kiledaar Khalil Khan along with 700 mughal soldiers.The sikh also captured two canons here.
Commissioner of Karnal Major C.R.Buck in 1854 allotted shops to the traders.The market was named as Larkingung.Presently it is known as Gurmandi.
The municipal committee of Shahabad was formed in 1885
The Railway Station and Railway bridge were built in 1930
The name of Shahabad railway station was Khrindwa station
Shahabad was famous for the manufacturing of scissors and musical instruments.