Kila Raipur
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Kila Raipur (or Qila Raipur), near Ludhiana, is a well known village in the North Indian province of Punjab (Land of Five Rivers). The village is home to Grewal Jats (a north Indian clan) who proudly host the annual Rural Olympics [1] where men and women of all ages take part in various events.
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- Kila Raipur Rural Sports Festival Website - Kila Raipur Sports Festival, known as Rural Olympics, is the most popular viallge festival in India. Its venue is "Kila Raipur Village" 20 km from Ludhiana, in Punjab. This festival represents a great spirit of games and Punjabi culture.
- Qila Raipur Area Site This site is about the 81 villages in the Qila Raipur region - South of Ludhiana in the State of Punjab, North West India, surrounding the village of Qila Raipur. Jassi Khagura, the first Congress Party candidate to win from this constituency.
- Kila Raipur Rural Sports Festival - Held at Grewal Sports Stadium in February every year. Popularly known as "Rural Olympics"