Village in Punjab, India
| Qila Raipur Kila Raipur | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
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| Coordinates: 30°45′43″N 75°49′22″E / 30.762°N 75.8228°E / 30.762; 75.8228 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Ludhiana |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| • Regional | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 141201 |
| Telephone code | 0161-123456 |
| Nearest city | Ludhiana |
Qila Raipur (also spelled as Kila Raipur) is a noted village of Ludhiana district in Punjab, India, as it hosts the annual Qila Raipur Sports Festival, known as the Rural Olympics. The events played often demonstrate the physical strength and valor of the Punjabi men and women.
Geography
The village is approximately centered at 30°45′43″N 75°49′22″E / 30.76194°N 75.82278°E / 30.76194; 75.82278 and located only 19 km away from Ludhiana city.
See also
References
- Punjab Travel Guide. Good Earth. 2006. p. 161. ISBN 978-93-80262-17-8.
Qila Raipur, a village about 20 km from Ludhiana, is where the popular Rual Olympics are held every February.
- "Plea against ban on bullock cart race". News in English. The Tribune. 11 May 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
- "Racy start to Kila Raipur Rural Olympics". News in English. Kila Raipur. The Tribune. 4 February 2011. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
- "Kila Raipur Sports". vahie.com. Archived from the original on 17 July 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
- Google Maps
- Punjab District Gazetteers: Ludhiana. Controller of Print. and Stationery. 1970. p. 246.
Qila Raipur is linked with Ludhiana by rail and road.
External links
| Ludhiana district | |
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| Cities/Towns and Major Villages in Ludhiana district | |
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