Patiala district lies between 38 47’ and 39 41’ north latitude, 115 58’ and 116 54' east longitude, in the southeast part of the state.

In and around Patiala District he founded many villages within his territory, and reconstructed many historical Gurdwaras relating to Sikh religion.

Baba Ala Singh made Sirhind, Tohana, Mansa, Bathinda, Sangrur and Barnala, Fatehabad District part of Patiala State.

Besides traditional goods, high quality and sophisticated items are now produced including small cutting tools, power cables, Vanaspati ghee, bicycles, and agriculture implements including harvester combines and threshers, milk products, and pesticides.

Among the small scale industry in the district are those producing agriculture implements, rice shellers, cutting tools, electrical goods, and bakeries.

The table below shows the child sex ratio of children below the age of 6 years in the rural and urban areas of Patiala district.

The table below shows the population of different religions in absolute numbers in the urban and rural areas of Patiala district.

However, during the rainy season, it often causes flooding in the adjoining villages, which results in damage to the crops, livestock, and human lives.