Qila Raipur
Kila Raipur | |
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Village | |
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 |
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.
The 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]
Qila Raipur, a village about 20 km from Ludhiana, is where the popular Rual Olympics are held every February.
Qila Raipur is linked with Ludhiana by rail and road.