Gurdaspur (ਗੁਰਦਾਸਪੁਰ) is a district in northern Punjab, India, bordering Pakistan and lying near the Himalayan foothills. Its administrative headquarters is Gurdaspur city. The district is known for its fertile agricultural landscape, borderland history and religious heritage. The Ravi and Beas rivers help shape its geography.
Punjabi is widely spoken, and Sikh and Hindu traditions contribute to local cultural life. Farming, particularly wheat and paddy cultivation, supports much of the economy, alongside trade, services and manufacturing in Batala. Notable landmarks include Gurdwara Sri Kartarpur Sahib’s access corridor at Dera Baba Nanak and historic religious sites in Batala, including Gurdwara Sri Kandh Sahib. Kartarpur Sahib itself is across the border in Pakistan.
Common civic concerns include rural roads, drainage, sanitation, reliable healthcare and education, and employment opportunities for young people. Residents also care about agricultural costs, groundwater use, river flooding and access to public services. Border-area development and transport connections are important local issues.