59-773: Bundala , also spelt as Bandala, is a large village in Jalandhar zillah situated in Tehsil Phillaur within the Indian state of Punjab and is located in the centre of the Doaba region of Punjab. Early history The village can trace its establishment from around 1516 when it was built by two Sikh brothers, Bahhar and Chahar as a small pind . Bundala later became a part of the Ahluwalia Misl led by Sultan ul Quam Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia as Misaldar during
118-400: A dedicated freight track between Ludhiana and Kolkata. Ludhiana is connected with other cities of Punjab and also with other states by bus service. Major national highways NH 44 , NH 5 (old NH1 , NH95 respectively) and state highway SH 11 connect to the city. The transportation services are provided by the state owned Punjab Roadways and private bus operators. Ludhiana is served by
177-523: A fort was built at modern day Ludhiana. It was captured by Raja Jasrat during his 1421–22 campaign in Punjab. Later, Ludhiana was founded in 1480 by members of the ruling Lodhi dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate . The ruling sultan, Sikandar Lodhi , dispatched two ruling chiefs, Yusuf Khan and Nihad Khan, to re-assert Lodhi control. The two men camped at the site of present Ludhiana, which was then
236-731: A growing IT sector with multiple software services and product companies having development centers in the city. In April 2021, BizMerlinHR, a HR management software firm with development center in Ludhiana was awarded Cool Vendor in HCM for 2021 by industry analyst Gartner. Ludhiana was home to the Ludhiana Stock Exchange Association . LSE was situated on NH95 (Chandigarh-Ferozepur Highway) in Feroze Gandhi market near Mini Secretariat Ludhiana. The association
295-460: A net value of the company placed at £44 million ($ 55 million). As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Bundala village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village. The village is known for its progress in development and rapid expansion compared to its surrounding villages and lies on the Jandiala - Goraya road in northern Punjab above
354-538: A total of 1,448 houses. The village has a largely Sikh yet diverse population of Hindus and Muslims that are served by 12 Gurdwaras , a Hindu temple and a Masjid . Local Churches can be found in Jalandhar. Bundala also has a sizeable amount of its population that have relatives living abroad notably in the United Kingdom. Jalandhar district Jalandhar district is a district in Doaba region of
413-481: A village called Mir Hota. Yusuf Khan crossed the Sutlej and established Sultanpur , while Nihad Khan founded Ludhiana on the site of Mir Hota. The name was originally Lodhi-ana ", meaning "Lodhi town", which has since shifted from "Lodiana" to the present form of Ludhiana. The Lodhi Fort , or " Purana Qila ", is the only surviving structure in the city from this period; located in the neighbourhood of Fatehgarh , it
472-660: Is Sahnewal Airport , located in Ludhiana however since May 2014 no flights have been running from Ludhiana airport. A planned international airport for the city is currently underway. The nearest international airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar providing regional air fares as well as destinations in the Middle East , North America and Europe . Regular regional air services can also be caught from Shaheed e Azam Baghat Singh Airport which
531-557: Is 144034 with the village's head postal office in Phagwara . Buses are available in the neighbouring cities of Phagwara and Nakodar that enable swift connections to travel into major settlements. Private minibus services are also available alongside taxis that offer routes to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar and Shaheed e Azam Baghat Singh Airport in Chandigarh . The nearest railway station to Bundala are
590-755: Is Asia's largest hub for bicycle manufacturing and produces more than 50% of India's bicycle production each year. Ludhiana produces 60% of India's tractor parts and a large portion of auto and two-wheeler parts. Many parts used in German cars such as Mercedes and BMW are exclusively produced in Ludhiana to satisfy the world requirement. It is one of the largest manufacturer of domestic sewing machines. Hand tools and industrial equipment are other specialties. Ludhiana contribute most to Punjab than any other city. The apparel industry of Ludhiana, popularly known as Ludhiana hosiery industry provides employment to numerous people and produces India's largest share of winter clothing. It
649-564: Is also very popular in the city. Zoomcar provides cars for self-drive car rental in the city. Ludhiana has 363 senior secondary, 367 high, 324 middle, 1129 primary, and pre-primary recognised Schools, with a total of 398,770 students. Most of these schools are either run by the ICSE Central Board of Secondary Education or by Punjab School Education Board . Prominent schools in Ludhiana includes R.S. Model Senior Secondary School and Wylie Memorial High School. Ludhiana
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#1732780330884708-423: Is currently in the progress of upgrading to deliver international capabilities. Bundala village has a population of 6884 of which 3597 are males while 3287 are females as per the most recent census of 2011. Just over 10% of the village is aged 6 or under and the village has a higher literacy rate compared to the rest of Punjab. In 2011, the literacy rate of Bundala was 80.41% compared to 75.84% of Punjab. Bundala has
767-576: Is especially known for its woollen sweaters and cotton T-shirts with the majority of India's woollen clothing brands being based here. Ludhiana is also famous for its industry of shawls and stoles and satisfies the demand of major domestic and international brands. As a result of its dominance in the textile industry it is often dubbed as the Manchester of India. Ludhiana is now sourcing production to major corporate brands all over India. Cloths manufactured here sell in big brand showrooms. Ludhiana also has
826-673: Is held annually in Kila Raipur, near Ludhiana. Competitions are held for rural sports, including gatka , bullock cart races, trolley races, kabaddi, loading unloading trucks and acrobatics. A skating rink is situated in Leisure Valley, Sarabha Nagar. Ludhiana is well connected by road and rail as Ludhiana railway station is on the main Delhi-Amritsar route, and is an important railway junction with lines going to Jalandhar , Ferozepur , Dhuri , and Delhi . The city
885-913: Is home to the largest agricultural university in Asia and one of the largest in the world, Punjab Agricultural University . The College of Veterinary Sciences at PAU was recently upgraded to the Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU). GADVASU was established at Ludhiana by an act of the Punjab Legislature No. 16 of 2005 notified in the Punjab Government Gazette on 9 August 2005 and it started functioning 21 April 2006 for promoting livestock production, health and prevention of disease through integrated teaching, research and extension programmes. Christian Medical College, Ludhiana ,
944-602: Is located at 30°54′N 75°51′E / 30.9°N 75.85°E / 30.9; 75.85 . It has an average elevation of 244 metres (801 ft). Ludhiana City, to its residents, consists of the Old City and the New City. The new city primarily consists of the Civil Lines area which was historically known as the residential and official quarters of the colonial British encampment. The land dips steeply to
1003-801: Is now defunct. Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana hosts a number of sporting events including athletics, football, badminton, basketball, gymnastics, handball, kabaddi , table tennis, volleyball, as well as other indoor games. Kabaddi world cup finals have been played twice in Guru Nanak Stadium Ludhiana. The stadium often hosts high-profile Kabaddi matches. Various competitions like finals of National Games Football Matches (2001) and I-League matches of clubs like Minerva Punjab FC (now RoundGlass Punjab Football Club) have been played in Guru Nanak Stadium. Kila Raipur Sports Festival, popularly known as Rural Olympics Games,
1062-573: Is of yellow sandstone and granite, forming small hillocks, plateaus and dips. The tree of largest natural extraction was the kikar, or Acacia Indica , but has been supplanted by the eucalyptus, transplanted from rural Australia in the late 1950s by the Chief Minister Partap Singh Kairon . Gulmohars and jacarandas were planted by the British along the avenues of Civil Lines, as were other flowering trees, while
1121-490: Is the most populous city in the Indian state of Punjab . The city has an estimated population of 1,618,879 as of the 2011 census and distributed over 310 km (120 sq mi), making Ludhiana the most densely populated urban centre in the state. It is a major industrial center of Northern India , referred to as "India's Manchester " by the BBC. It is also known as the commercial capital of Punjab. It stands on
1180-543: Is the nearest International Airport to Ludhiana. Other nearby airports are Adampur Airport in Jalandhar and Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar . Ludhiana Junction railway station is connected to other metro cities. It also has Sahnewal , Doraha , Qila Raipur railway stations which serve cargo and passenger trains. Vande Bharat Express has a stop at Ludhiana junction on its New Delhi (NDLS) - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) route. City bus service has been cancelled. Moving around inside
1239-580: Is very well connected with daily or weekly trains to most places in India including the major cities of Jammu , Amritsar , Jalandhar , Patiala , Pathankot , Kanpur , Jaipur , Ajmer , Chandigarh , Ambala , Panipat , Delhi , Pune , Mumbai , Indore , Bhopal , Lucknow , Ahmadabad , Nagpur , Ayodhya , Nanded , Patna , and Kolkata . For administrative reasons the station is under Ferozepur Railway Division . The railway line between Ludhiana and Chandigarh opened in 2013. The government has even passed
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#17327803308841298-524: The Budha Dariya . Ludhiana has been ranked 31st best “National Clean Air City” (under Category 1 >10L Population cities) in India. As per the 2011 census , Ludhiana had a population of 1,618,879. The literacy rate was 86.50 per cent, and the population consisted of 950,123 males and 743,530 females. With around 66% adherents according to 2011 Indian Census , Hinduism is the predominant religion of Ludhiana, followed by Sikhism with 29% of
1357-700: The Indian Independence Act 1947 stipulated the partition of the Punjab, and on 17 August the Radcliffe Line was announced, placing Jalandhar in the new Dominion of India. As Jalandhar had a Muslim plurality at the time (45.23 per cent per the 1941 census) it led to significant demographic change in the district, with the Muslim population becoming refugees in Pakistan, and an influx of Hindus and Sikhs arriving having abandoned their homes in
1416-560: The Sikh Misl from 1716–1799. Colonial Era Bundala gained the title of Inqalabian Pind (Punjabi: ੲਿਨਕ਼ਲਾਬੀਆਂ ਪਿੰਡ) meaning village of revolutionaries which was attainted by the village following the daredevilry of Harkishan Singh Surjeet who was an Indian nationalist. During his early teens he became politically active in the Indian national liberation movement joining Bhagat Singh ’s Naujawan Bharat Sabha movement in 1930 and on
1475-820: The Sur Empire . On Humayun's return in 1555, Jalandhar was occupied by his general Bairam Khan and later Akbar . Whilst Akbar had moved east to fight Hemu , Sikandar Suri defeated Khizr Khan, governor of Lahore, at Chamiari in the north of the district. On Akbar's return to Jalandhar, Mughal hegemony was re-established. With the regaining of Humayun lot of Muslim tribes such as Baloch , Syed and Arain (the descendants of Arab invaders accompanied with Muhammad Bin Qasim were settled in Sindh and Balochistan fetch up in Jalandhar Doaba region. During Akbar's reign,
1534-494: The Sutlej River and has good road links to the neighbouring cities of Phagwara, Nakodar, Phillaur and Jalandhar. Other major areas surrounding Bundala are: Jandiala Manjki to the north, Goraya to the east, Rurka Kalan to the south, and Nurmahal to the west. Neighbouring villages also include: Bhardwajian, Kahna Dhesian , Taggar , Pasli , Danduwal , Ade Kali , Saidowal and Pandori Musharkati . Bundala's post code
1593-528: The Thabalke and Nurmahal railway stations whilst the closest major railway line is at Jalandhar City railway station at a distance of 28 km providing the village to railway connections across Punjab. Longer distance routes connecting the village further can also be accessed from both Phagwara railway station and Ludhiana railway station with lines traveling into the national capital, Delhi, and other major cities in northern India. The nearest airport
1652-547: The Trans Sutlej States . When the Indian Rebellion of 1857 began, Jalandhar was strategically important as a main line of communication between the Punjab and Delhi. Incidents of mutiny originated in Jalandhar and Phillaur cantonments, however they were suppressed by the 8th Foot who in turn were strengthened by troops provided by Randhir Singh of Kapurthala , John Nicholson 's moveable column and
1711-594: The 7th century, which is presently known as Jalandhar district . The City consistently had to deter invasion, which were endeavours of invaders. Jalandhar was the site of the Katoch Rajput kingdom of Jalandhara, also known as Trigartta. The date of its founding is unclear, but its presence is observed by the Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang in the seventh century, and Kalhana records the defeat of Prithvi Chandra Raja of Trigartta by Sankara Varmma of Kashmir towards
1770-543: The Afghans, and installing Adina Beg as governor of the entire province. Adina Beg died in 1759, and in 1761 the Afghans returned, taking control of the Punjab, and driving out the Mahrattas. The death of Adina Beg coincided with the start of increasing Sikh influence in Jalandhar, with many sardars dating the acquisition of their estates from 1759. The Dallewalia Misl , one of twelve Sikh Misls that came to dominate
1829-405: The British magistrate and asked for his name he stated his name as London Tod Singh (ਲੰਡਨ ਤੋੜ ਸਿੰਘ) meaning 'one who smashes London'. Post Independence Bundala is known for its home grown small auto parts industry, Guru Nanak Auto Enterprises , which entered the village in 1947 once India had gained independence. It has grown to become the largest exporter of auto components in India with
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1888-536: The Delhi Sultanate and ushered in a period of lawlessness in the country. In 1416, the governor of Jalandhar, Malik Tughan assassinated the governor of Sirhind, and later rebelled against Khizr Khan , before being defeated. In the following years Jasrath Khokhar led a series of raids across Jalandhar as he challenged the authority of the Sultan. In 1441, Jalandhar came under the authority of Bahlol Lodi who
1947-646: The Old City contains almost no vegetation or parks, except for a few isolated pipal trees, holy to the Hindus, as it is supposed to be the abode of Lord Shiva. Ludhiana features a relatively dry monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate ( Cwa ) under the Köppen climate classification , although bordering on a hot semi-arid climate ( BSh ), with three defined seasons; summer, monsoon and winter. Ludhiana on an average sees roughly 809.3 millimetres (31.86 in) of precipitation annually. The official weather station for
2006-488: The Punjab during this period originated in the southern extremities of the district. In 1766 the Faizullapuria Misl of Khushal Singh captured the town of Jalandhar and thereafter entrenched their power in the district. In 1811, Ranjit Singh despatched Dewan Mokham Chand to annex Faizullapuria dominions in Jalandhar . By August that year, Budh Singh, son of Khushal Singh, had fled and Jalandhar came under
2065-581: The Tiwana horse under Sher Muhammad Khan. In 1858, Jalandhar became part of the British Raj and in 1863 became administratively part of Punjab province . The first case of the plague in the Punjab was reported in the village of Khatkar Kalan in 1897. In early 1947, communal tensions heightened in Jalandhar and across the Punjab. In March riots occurred in the district following speeches made by Congress and Sikh leaders at Lahore. In June 1947,
2124-451: The US state of New Mexico . This gives it a ranking of 208th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 831 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,150/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 11.16%. Jalandhar has a sex ratio of 913 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 91.4%. Scheduled Castes made up 38.95% of
2183-537: The age of 5 years, in Jalandhar, as of year 2020. The table below shows the district nutrition profile of Jalandhar of women between the ages of 15 to 49 years, as of year 2020. The table below shows the number of road accidents and people affected in Jalandhar district by year. Jalandhar has a major sports items manufacturing industry. It produces around 90% of all sports items produced in Punjab . Ludhiana Ludhiana ( Punjabi: [lʊ́d̪ɪˈäːɳäː] )
2242-548: The anniversary of the martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, some of his followers had decided to pull down the British colonial flag that was flying above Hoshiarpur court and hoist the Indian tiranga . But when these people didn't turn up, 16 year old Surjeet himself hoisted the Indian flag at the court in Hoshiarpur, for which he was arrested and detained in a reformatory school for juvenile offenders in Delhi. When produced In court before
2301-463: The capacity to hold three to six passengers. It can be hired individually or on a sharing basis. The auto rickshaws are easily available at every major place, including the interstate bus terminal and the railway station at a nominal fare which varies from ₨ 10 to ₨ 30. Jugnoo, an on demand auto rickshaw application launched its operations in February 2015 to provide low cost, reliable, 24×7 service to
2360-400: The citizens of Ludhiana. Cycle rickshaws are widely used in Ludhiana. The rickshaw or tricycle is pulled by a person and is a relatively cheap way of travelling in the city, but has become pricey after the autos have been scrapped. Radio taxis are also easily available. This is the most used means of transport by the people of Ludhiana. Ola Cabs launched in the city on 7 October 2014. Uber
2419-407: The city is done mostly by auto-rickshaws, and cycle rickshaws , while latest Ludhiana BRTS was planned to be constructed but due to lack of funds allotted and weak planning and management the project too has been scrapped by the government thus worsening the traffic problems in the industrial city. The Auto rickshaw is a three-wheel drive vehicle, which is one way to travel in the city. They have
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2478-598: The city is in the compound of the Civil Surgeon's Office to the west of Ludhiana. Weather records here date back to 1 August 1868. Ludhiana has one of the worst air pollution problems in India since 2011, with particulate matter being over six times the World Health Organization recommended standard, making it the 13th most polluted city in the world. Industrial water pollution is also of significant concern in portions of Ludhiana, notably along
2537-402: The city of Jalandhar became one of his mint cities. In 1594, the town of Kartarpur was founded by Guru Arjan on land granted by Akbar. The reigns of Jahangir and Shah Jahan saw significant improvements to the region's infrastructure, and many villages were founded. The town of Phillaur dates from this period, when it was selected for one of the serais on the Delhi to Lahore road, whilst
2596-537: The city-based Sahnewal Airport (( IATA : LUH , ICAO : VILD )), also known as Ludhiana Airport. It is located near the town of Sahnewal , 5 km (3.1 mi) southeast of Ludhiana on the Grand Trunk Road . The airport is spread over more than 130 acres (53 ha). The current airport arrival/departure halls can accommodate 40 passengers. A new airport in Ludhiana is coming up at Halwara Air Force Station with work under progress. Chandigarh Airport
2655-667: The control of Lahore and part of the Sikh Empire . The petty sardars of the district were gradually ousted from their estates, and were replaced by the direct management of the Sikh governors. During both the First Anglo-Sikh War and Second Anglo-Sikh War no significant battle took place in Jalandhar. Following the British victory in 1846, Jalandhar was ceded to the East India Company becoming part of
2714-575: The end of the ninth century. Jalandhar became part of the Persianate Ghaznavid Empire during the reign of Ibrahim Shah sometime between 1058 and 1098, and by 1240, it was a fief of the Delhi Sultanate . In 1298, an army led by Ulugh Khan and Zafar Khan defeated in battle, and forced the retreat of invading Mongols of the Chagatai Khanate . The sack and plunder of Delhi by Timur in 1398 gravely weakened
2773-475: The first medical school for women in Asia, was founded by Dame Edith Mary Brown in 1894. Christian Medical College is a major and reputed tertiary care hospital in India, also the location of the world's first face transplant. Dayanand Medical College and Hospital is another tertiary care teaching hospital in Ludhiana. Both these institutions are recognised by the Medical Council of India . The college
2832-424: The new Pakistan. The district is divided into five tehsils : In addition there are a further five sub-tehsils: Jalandhar Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 13 Lok Sabha constituencies in Punjab. There are also nine Punjab Vidhan Sabha constituencies located in the district: According to the 2011 census Jalandhar district has a population of 21,93,590 roughly equal to the nation of Latvia or
2891-579: The north and the west where, before 1785, the river Sutlej ran. The Old Fort was at the banks of the Sutlej (and now houses the College of Textile Engineering). Legend has it that a tunnel connects it to the fort in Phillaur – although why this should be is debatable, as the Sutlej was the traditional dividing line between the principalities, often occupied by enemy forces (see History section). The ground
2950-465: The old bank of Sutlej River , that is now 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) to the south of its present course. The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has placed Ludhiana on the 48th position among the top 100 smart cities , and the city has been ranked as one of the easiest cities in India for business according to the World Bank . During the period of Tughlaq dynasty of Delhi Sultanate ,
3009-403: The population of different religions in absolute numbers in the urban and rural areas of Jalandhar district. Languages of Jalandhar district (2011) At the time of the 2011 census, 88.15% of the population spoke Punjabi and 9.83% Hindi as their first language. Hindi is predominantly spoken in urban areas. The table below shows the data from the district nutrition profile of children below
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#17327803308843068-399: The population. The table below shows the sex ratio of Jalandhar district through decades. The table below shows the child sex ratio of children below the age of 6 years in the rural and urban areas of Jalandhar district. Hinduism is the majority religion. In rural areas, Hindus and Sikhs are in roughly equal proportions, but in urban areas, Hindus are predominant. The table below shows
3127-528: The population. Islam is followed by 2.8% and Christianity by less than 1%. Prior to India's partition , Ludhiana had a population of 111,639 with Muslims being the majority with 62.9%. The Hindus were 31.1% and Sikhs 4.7%. It changed post-partition with a drastic reduction in Muslim percentage and simultaneous increase in Hindu and Sikh population, owing to migration of people between West and East Punjab. Languages spoken across Ludhiana city (2011) At
3186-542: The state of Punjab , India. The district headquarters is the city of Jalandhar . Before the Partition of India , Jalandhar was also the headquarters of the Jalandhar Division , with constituent districts Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur , Ludhiana , Ferozepur and Kangra . The entire Jalandhar Division was awarded to India when Punjab was partitioned. Parmar Rajputs established ancient city of Jalandhar in
3245-681: The time of the 2011 census, 67.00% of the population spoke Punjabi , 29.24% Hindi and 1.35% Bhojpuri as their first language. Ludhiana Municipal Corporation is the urban local civic body in the city. The city is part of the Ludhiana Lok Sabha constituency . The assembly constituencies in the city are: The World Bank ranked Ludhiana as the city in India with the best business environment in 2009 and 2013. The riches are brought mostly by small-scale industrial units, which produce industrial goods, machine parts, auto parts, household appliances, hosiery, apparel, and garments. Ludhiana
3304-508: The town of Nurmahal was re-established by Jahangir's consort Nur Jahan , who is believed to have been raised there. Mughal administrative authority in Jalandhar lasted into the reign of Muhammad Shah , evidenced by the significant number of land grants in the district issued by the Emperor. Nader Shah's invasion of India , culminating in the sack of Delhi in 1739, effectively ended Mughal imperial power. During his fourth invasion, Nurmahal
3363-409: Was appointed governor of Lahore province. Lodi made peace with Jasrath, rebelled and in 1450 became sovereign of Delhi. When Babur invaded northern India in 1524 he granted the jagir of Jalandhar to Daulat Khan Lodi at whose instigation he had come. The following year Lodi revolted and was defeated by Babur. In 1540, Babur's son Humayun was expelled by Sher Shah Suri and Jalandhar became part of
3422-514: Was plundered and its inhabitants slaughtered. In 1756, Adina Beg , Arain (descendants of Arab invaders accompanied with Muhammad Bin Qasim via Sindh later in 15th century) settled in Jalandhar, assisted militarily by Jassa Singh Ramgarhia , defeated Sarbuland Khan, the Afghan general and captured Jalandhar. In 1758, the Mahrattas , at the instigation of Adina Beg, invaded the Punjab, defeating
3481-627: Was well-maintained under Ranjit Singh and the British after him, but then fell into disrepair. It was declared a state-protected monument in December 2013. The Semi Centennial Celebration of the American Presbyterian Lodiana Mission was held in Ludhiana from 3–7 December 1884. Ludhiana's Old City includes landmarks like the Lodhi Fort, Daresi Grounds, The Clock Tower, & Sood Family Haveli. Ludhiana
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