Qila Raipur

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Qila Raipur
Kila Raipur
Village
Qila Raipur is located in Punjab
Qila Raipur
Qila Raipur
Location in Punjab, India
Coordinates: 30°45′43″N 75°49′22″E / 30.762°N 75.8228°E / 30.762; 75.8228Coordinates: 30°45′43″N 75°49′22″E / 30.762°N 75.8228°E / 30.762; 75.8228
Country India
StatePunjab
DistrictLudhiana
Languages
 • OfficialPunjabi
 • RegionalPunjabi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
141201
Telephone code0161-123456
Nearest cityLudhiana

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.

Geography[]

The village is approximately centered at

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30°45′43″N 75°49′22″E / 30.76194°N 75.82278°E / 30.76194; 75.82278[5] and located only 19 km away from Ludhiana city.[6]

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References[]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Plea against ban on bullock cart race". News in English. The Tribune. 11 May 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
  3. ^ "Racy start to Kila Raipur Rural Olympics". News in English. Kila Raipur. The Tribune. 4 February 2011. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
  4. ^ "Kila Raipur Sports". vahie.com. Archived from the original on 17 July 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
  5. ^ Google Maps
  6. ^ 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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