Qila Raipur (also spelled as Kila Raipur) is a noted village of Ludhiana district in Punjab, India,[1] as it hosts the annual Qila Raipur Sports Festival, known as the Rural Olympics.[2][3][4] The events played often demonstrate the physical strength and valor of the Punjabi men and women.
Qila Raipur
Kila Raipur | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Qila Raipur Location in Punjab, India  Qila Raipur Qila Raipur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 30°45′43″N 75°49′22″E / 30.762°N 75.8228°E | |
| 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 |
Geography
editThe village is approximately centered at 30°45′43″N 75°49′22″E / 30.76194°N 75.82278°E[5] and located only 19 km away from Ludhiana city.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 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.
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