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Bathinda is one of the oldest cities in the Indian state of Punjab. It was named after the Bhati Rajput kings and is located around 224 km west of Chandigarh, the capital city of Punjab. The city was once known as Tabar-e-Hind which means the Gateway to India. he climate of Bathinda is semi arid with high difference between summers and winters. Summers are generally hot and winters are cold with low temperatures. Dust-laden winds are often observed in summers and the vegetation is quite scanty in the region. The city of Bathinda is surrounded by twelve small and medium towns, making it a hub of industrial activities in the region. The Bathinda cantonment is alleged to be the Asia's largest and has one of the biggest cotton and food-grain markets in the country.

Bathinda is one of the 22 districts of Punjab. The head quarter of this district is the city of same name, that is Bathinda city. It is the biggest Railway Junction of India. It is also known for the first thermal plant of Punjab. District Bathinda has many historic places including Talwand Sabo known for Takhat Sri Damdama Sahib. According to population, this is the 10th largest district of Punjab.