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The Fatehgarh Sahib is bounded by Ludhiana and Ropar in the North, Patiala in the South, parts of Ropar and Patiala in the East and parts of Ludhiana and Sangrur in the West. It is situated between 30 degree-38' North 16 degree-27' East and is 50 Kms. towards the west of Chandigarh , the capital of Punjab.
The climate of the Fatehgarh Sahib is extreme being very hot in summer and cold in winter. The temperature ranges from 45 degree C (in May/June) to 4 degree C in December/January. It has a sub-tropical continental monsoon climate. The rainfall in the district is mostly satisfactory.
The economy of the district mainly depends upon agriculture. The Fatehgarh Sahib is well irrigated with tube wells and canal irrigation being the main sources of irrigation. Wheat and Rice are the main crops sown in the district.
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