Fazilka, also known as Bangla, is a city and a municipal council in Punjab, India. In 2011, it was made the headquarter of the newly created Fazilka district. The Trans-Afghanistan Pipeline (TAPI) project originating in Turkmenistan will have its last station in Fazilka. Contents 1History 2Demographics and geography 3Languages 4Regional dance 5Climate 6Transport 6.1Railway 6.2Roads 6.3Air 6.4Intra-city-Ecocabs 7Notable people 8See also 9References History The municipality of Fazilka was
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