Kila Raipur

For other uses, see Raipur (disambiguation).
Kila Raipur
ਕ਼ਿਲਾ ਰਾਏਪੁਰ
village
Kila Raipur

Location in Punjab, India

Coordinates: 30°45′43″N 75°49′22″E / 30.762°N 75.8228°ECoordinates: 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 IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 141201
Telephone code 0161-123456
Nearest city Ludhiana

Kila Raipur is a noted village of Ludhiana district in Punjab, India[1] as it hosts the annual Kila Raipur Sports Festival, known as the Rural Olympics.[2][3] 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[4] and located only 19 km away from Ludhiana city.

See also

References

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

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