Bathinda District is also the administrative headquarters of the district and is divided into 3 tehsils- Rampurphul, Bathinda and Talwandi Sabo. This place got its name from the Bhatti Kings who ruled this region during 6th century AD. Bathinda was ruled by many Hindu and Sikh Rulers and it was also invaded and occupied by many Muslim Rulers. Bathinda is closely associated with the history of Sikhs as almost all famous Sikh Gurus came here and graced this place. Bathinda also witnessed rise and fall of the first Empress of India-Razia Sulatana. Bhagu, Rampura Phul, Civil Lines, Nai Basti, Dhobi Bazaar, The Mall Road, Goniana etc. are some of the important localities of Bathinda.
The Mall Road of Bathinda
The Mall Road of Bathinda is considered as one of the most important landmarks of the district. As it is an important place for the locals as well as for the visitors who come from the surrounding areas and far off places, the Mall Road houses many important hotels for stay. Important tourist places located within this locality keep attracting tourists. Hotel Bahia Fort, once a popular fort of Bathinda was turned into a 4-star hotel which depicts combination of classic decorations and modern style. The famous super specialty hospital, Nagpal Super Specialty Hospital is located at the Mall Road in Bathinda. Qila Mubarak, the most important historical monument of Bathinda is located very close to this locality.Guru Ki Nagri in Bathinda
It is an important locality of Bathinda District. The important places near Guru Ki Nagri are Civil Lines; Model Town Phase 1 & 2 etc. the nearby railway stations of Guru Ki Nagri are Bathinda Railway Junction and Katar Singhwala Railway Station. Two very important hospitals of Bathinda- Max Super Specialty Hospital and Civil Hospital are located in the near proximity of this area. Comfort Inn Tulip Heights Hotel of Bathinda is also located in this area. Janta Nagar in Bathinda
Bathinda is famous for its grain production. Grain Market and the main vegetable market of Bathinda are located near Janta Nagar of Bathinda. Another famous place, Hazi Ratan Nagar is also located very close to Janta Nagar. Hazi Rattan Chowk, the famous chowk named after Pir Baba Hazi Rattan, a famous Muslim Saint who came here, stayed and meditated and had blessed people. Till now it is believed that anyone who comes at the mausoleum of Hazi Rattan gets his/her dreams fulfilled. Important hotels, bakeries, and many important offices are located in this locality of Bathinda. Famous shopping mall in Bathinda, Vishal Mega Mart is located in this area. The famous market hub of Bathinda, Dhobi Bazaar is located situated here.Goniana Road of Bathinda
Famous for housing important shopping malls of Bathinda, Goniana Road has become a famous locality of Bathinda. The Mittal Mall, one of its kind malls in Bathinda is also in close proximity of this area located at the Goniana Road. Another mall, the Peninsula Mall of Bathinda is also situated on Goniana Road near the Mall Road area. Goniana Road houses important hotels and restaurants. Hotel Sepal, a famous hotel of Bathinda is located at Goniana Road Bathinda. Dera Tupp is a famous religious place located at Goniana Road and is visited by many devotees every day. The Omex City, one of the well established housing complex in the localityof Goniana Road.
The famous landmark of Bathinda, Hanuman Chowk is located on this road. Goniana Road meets Bibiwala Road and the intersection of these two roads has the Old Bus Stand of Bathinda.
