What is "doaba"

Doaba , also known as Bist Doab, is the region of Punjab, India that lies between southward of the Beas and northward of the Satluj rivers. People of this region are given the demonym "Doabia". The dialect of Punjabi spoken in Doaba is called "Doabi". The term "Doaba" or "Doab" is derived from Persian "دو آب" (do āb "two water") meaning "land of two rivers". The river Satluj separates Doaba from the Malwa region and the river Beas separates Doaba from the Majha region of Punjab.

Scheduled castes form more than 35% of the population in Doaba. This area is also called the NRI Hub of Punjab as a consequence of the migration of a significant percentage of Doabias.