Qila Raipur

Village in Punjab, India

Qila Raipur Kila Raipur
Village
30°45′43″N 75°49′22″E / 30.762°N 75.8228°E / 30.762; 75.8228
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.

Geography

The village is approximately centered at 30°45′43″N 75°49′22″E / 30.76194°N 75.82278°E / 30.76194; 75.82278^[5] and located only 19 km away from Ludhiana city.^[6]

References

^ Punjab Travel Guide. Good Earth. 2006. p. 161. ISBN 978-93-80262-17-8. Qila Raipur, a village about 20 km from Ludhiana, is where the popular Rual Olympics are held every February.
^ "Plea against ban on bullock cart race". News in English. The Tribune. 11 May 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
^ "Racy start to Kila Raipur Rural Olympics". News in English. Kila Raipur. The Tribune. 4 February 2011. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
^ "Kila Raipur Sports". vahie.com. Archived from the original on 17 July 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
^ Google Maps
^ Punjab District Gazetteers: Ludhiana. Controller of Print. and Stationery. 1970. p. 246. Qila Raipur is linked with Ludhiana by rail and road.