Barundi

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Barundi is an ancient village located in Ludhiana district in the state of Punjab in India. It is located about 25 km away from Ludhiana. With a population of more than 8,000, Barundi is one of the largest villages in Ludhiana. People belonging to different religions and communities live in a peaceful environment surrounded by sprawling lush green fields. All the basic amenities of living are available here.

[edit] Name

The name Barundi comes from the combination of two words "Bado" and "di" i.e is "Badondi" which means a place that belongs to "intellectual and influential people". This place has produced many eminent personalities both in religion and other facets of life. Many influential people have been related to Barundi in one way or another, such as H. H. Sant Isher singh ji, Bhai Amolak Singh ji, Baba Amar singh ji, S. Gurmant Singh Grewal etc.

Several people from this village have represented India in defence forces and various other government services. Until few years back Barundi was a host to one of the largest rural games fest in Punjab.

[edit] People

Many farming families from Barundi have members settled abroad in countries such as USA, Canada and Europe.

There are four pattis, meaning an area in this village each having a Gurdwara and a Darwaja.

  • Mann
  • Sekhon
  • Bhujo
  • Rukma