SADHURA

About Sadhura

As of 2001 India census, Sadaura had a population of 13,181. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Sadaura has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 66%. In Sadaura, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Emperor Bahahdur Shah , along with 5 lacs army came to sadaura to fight against Baba Banda Singh Bahadur. When he failed to capture Sadaura emperor became insane and dies at Lahore in 1712. Bhai Lakhi Rai Banjara constructed Fort Lohgarh near Sadhaura. In new research 55 well Have been found which was installed by Bhai Lakhi Rai Vanjara It retains its old name, although two variations Quila Gurdwara and Gurdwara Qatalgarh are also current. Another gurdwara has recently been constructed at Sadhaura in honour of Pir Buddu Shah. Gurdwara Pir Buddhu Shah is looked after by the local Singh Sabha, whereas Gurdwara Baba Banda Bahadur is managed privately.