Abohar, located approximately 32 kilometers (19.8 miles) south of Fazilka, is the nearest border town to Fazilka. It serves as a connection point between the two Indian states of Punjab and Rajasthan. Within India, Abohar is situated 75.6 kilometers (47 miles) west of Bathinda, 258 kilometers southwest of the holy city of Amritsar, 217 kilometers southwest of the industrial city of Ludhiana, 300 kilometers southwest of the state capital Chandigarh, and 373 kilometers northwest of the national capital, New Delhi.
Demographics
Population
According to the 2011 Indian census, Abohar city had a population of 145,302, of which 76,984 were males and 68,318 were females.[1]
Punjabi is the official language of the city and is spoken by the majority.[2][3] Other major languages spoken are Bagri and Hindi.[3]
Wildlife sanctuary
Abohar is home to the Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary, which provides a free-range sanctuary for black bucks. The open sanctuary is spread over an area of 18,650 hectares across farmlands and villages.[8] The Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Fazilka District of Punjab. The formation of sanctuary relates to a unique success story of wildlife conservation in which people of Bishnoi community united themselves for protecting the Black Buck which is regarded as a sacred animal by them. It is also the State Animal of Punjab. It is home to several varieties of flora and fauna viz. Albizia lebbeck, Acacia nilotica, Azadirachta indica, A. tortilis, Nilgai, porcupine, hare, jackal, etc.
