Muktsar district, officially known as Sri Muktsar Sahib district, lies in southwestern Punjab, India. Its headquarters is Sri Muktsar Sahib, a town closely associated with Sikh history. The name commemorates the Chali Mukte, or Forty Liberated Ones, remembered for their sacrifice in the Battle of Khidrana in 1705.
Punjabi is the main language, and farming shapes much of the district’s economy and daily life. Wheat, paddy and cotton are important crops, supported by agricultural markets, trading and related services. Malout and Gidderbaha are other major towns. Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib is a central religious landmark, while the annual Maghi gathering draws pilgrims and visitors. Village traditions and Sikh religious observances feature prominently in local culture.
Common civic concerns include irrigation, groundwater quality, waterlogging and drainage during heavy rains. Residents also care about farm incomes, employment opportunities, reliable healthcare and education, road maintenance, sanitation and dependable public services across towns and villages.