Gurdaspur was founded by Guriya Ji in the beginning of 17th century. On his name, this city was named as Gurdaspur . He bought land for Gurdaspur from Jats of Sangi Gotra. It is also established that some people used to live in huts in the old city. Read more. Population: 2,299,026 (1,212,995 males and 1,086,031 females). Deputy Commissioner Sh. Gurdaspur , located in the northern state of Punjab, India, is a city that blends historical significance with cultural vibrancy. Known for its agricultural prominence, Gurdaspur is a hub of activity, offering a unique blend of traditional and modern lifestyles. Gurdaspur is a city in the state of Punjab, situated in the northwest part of the India, between the rivers Beas and Raavi. Gurdaspur city was named after Mahant Guriya das ji. The Emperor Akbar was crowned at Kalanaur, which is 26 km from the city. Behrampur town, where the Maqbara (mausoleum) of Bairam Khan is situated, is 10 km away. Dinanagar city which was the capital of the kingdom of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, is 12 km away. According to the 2011 India census, Gurdaspur had a population ... Gurdaspur , town, northern Punjab state, northwestern India. It is situated about 8 miles (13 km) west of the Beas River and is roughly the same distance southeast of the border with Pakistan. Gurdaspur is on the main highway to Amritsar (southwest), Punjab’s largest city.
