Doaba

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Doaba region of Punjab, India

Doaba is the region of Indian Punjab surrounded by the rivers Beas and Sutlej. The name "Doaba" literally translates to "land of two rivers" ("Do" two, "Ab" river; Punjabi). It is one of the most fertile regions of the world, and was the centre of the Green Revolution in India. To this day, it remains one of the largest per capita producers of wheat in the world.[citation needed]

The people of Doaba started out as agriculturalists, but have now diversified into education, sports and entrepreneurship. The highly progressive and enterprising population has, in recent years, suffered from demographic upheavals engendered by large scale migration to North America, and female foeticide.

Bara Pind

Bara Pind is one of the leading village of Doaba Region. It is situated in Jalandhar District, about 35 km from Jalandhar and 4 km from Goraya. The village has its own website, www.punjabinri.com jalandhar is the most popular region of doaba. This city has highest density of hospitals in asia. DAV's first engineering college is also placed at jalandhar. Highest production of sports material. India's famous baller SR. Harbhajan singh is from Jalandhar.

See also

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Punjab Geography
Rabwah
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Geography of South Asia
mountains and plateaus
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