Dera Baba Nanak (sub-district)

Dera Baba Nanak is a sub-district (tehsil) located in the Gurdaspur district of the state of Punjab, India. It holds significant historical and religious importance, particularly for Sikhs, as it is closely associated with Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism.

The town of Dera Baba Nanak, which serves as the tehsil headquarters, is situated on the banks of the Ravi River. It is believed that Guru Nanak Dev spent a significant portion of his later life in this area. The Kartarpur Corridor, which connects Dera Baba Nanak to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Pakistan, facilitates visa-free travel for Indian pilgrims to visit the shrine where Guru Nanak Dev is believed to have spent his final years.

The tehsil encompasses several villages and towns, and its economy is primarily agrarian. The area is known for its fertile land and agricultural production. The Dera Baba Nanak tehsil is also a popular destination for religious tourism, drawing visitors from across India and the diaspora. The tehsil administration is responsible for local governance, law and order, and implementation of government schemes in the region.