Agarwal Packers and Movers Faridkot

Faridkot is a royal and historical city in the state of Punjab. Once the capital town of a princely state during British rule, Faridkot is named after a renowned spiritual Muslim poet-Baba Farid. Its primary industries include various forms of cotton handling like ginning and baling. The city has a population of 87,695 citizens and covers an area of 18.14 sq km.

The town has a fascinating history. Faridkot was founded by Bhallan of the Burai Jat (a warrior community of northern India) during the 16th-century reign of the Mughal emperor Akbar. It later came under British rule. The city was seized in 1803 by Ranjit Singh, the Sikh ruler of the historical Punjab region, but was subsequently restored to the British by the Treaty of Amritsar in 1809. It remained under British control until Indian independence in 1947.

The town is situated in a cotton-producing area, and its industries include cotton ginning and baling, power-loom weaving, steel rolling, and metal founding. Agricultural implements, machine tools, bicycles, and sewing machines are manufactured. The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences is located there.

Climate

Faridkot is blessed with an even tropical climate throughout the year. It is mostly dry with a short rainy season. The maximum temperature is 36°C, and the minimum temperature is 20°C. The average annual rainfall received by Firozpur is 67 mm. The climate of Faridkot is primarily dry, characterized by a very hot summer, a short rainy season, and a bracing winter. The cold season is from November to March. It is followed by the summer season, which lasts up to the end of June. From July to the middle of September constitutes the southwest mon later half of September, and October is the post-monsoon or transition period. The temperature increases rapidly beginning with the end of March till June, which is the hottest month, with the mean daily minimum temperature about 41 °C and the mean daily minimum about 26.5 °C. The temperature is intensively hot during this period. The maximum temperature can go beyond 47 °C on some days. With the onset of the monsoon b

How to Reach

By Road

Faridkot has a good network of interconnected roadways extending throughout the country. One can enter Faridkot from Ludhiana via the Delhi-Multan road. This is a 119 km long road and takes 2 hours and 7 minutes to cover. Faridkot is a well-developed city and has smooth and well-maintained connectivity with India’s neighboring towns and states.

By Rail

The Faridkot railway station is the nearest railway station and is 2.13 km away from the central locality. Passengers prefer local transport to reach the destination from the railway station. Faridkot railway station is at an elevation of 204 meters (669 ft) and was assigned the code - FDK. The station is located on the single track, 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge Bathinda–Firozpur railway line. It is well connected to several major cities. The passengers can reach the railway station by hiring any cab or taxi or other means of transportation from the Faridkot city and vice versa.

By Air

Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport in Amritsar is the nearest airport which is 108 km away. Ludhiana Airport, which is 110 km away, is another nearby airport. The passengers can reach any airports for their air traveling by hiring any cab or taxi or any means of transportation from the city and vice versa.

Closest Branch

The closest branch to Faridkot is situated in Indira Colony, Near Health Max Hospital, Ludhiana. The branch office of Agarwal Packers and Movers - DRS Group, is at a distance of 119 km. This proximity makes it convenient and comfortable to call in to use the shifting and moving services. The customers can also visit the branch office for further information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Agarwal Branch Serving Faridkot

Agarwal Packers and Movers Ludhiana
221, Indira Colony, Near Health Max Hospital,
Ludhiana Pin Code 141010
+91-9360014001.