Situated
on the banks of the Sutlej River, Ludhiana is Punjab's most populated
metropolitan city. It is a major industrial city of Northern India.
Demographics
As per 1991 census, the population of Ludhiana was 24,26,343 with mala
population at 13,15,648 and female population at 11,10,695.
Climate in Ludhiana
Ludhiana has very hot summers and very cold winters. The monsoon visits
this city around July. During summer months, the temperature is around
41 degree celcius.
How to visit Ludhiana?
Ludhiana is well connected with road and railways. Ludhiana is situated
on Delhi-Amritsar Grand Trunk Road, that is, on the National Highway
No.1. There is a daily Air Service from Ludhiana to Delhi as well as
direct Railway Service to any part of the country. An international
airport is planned for Ludhiana.
Important Tourist Destinations in Ludhiana
- Phillaur Fort
- Gurudwara Shrimanji Sahib Alamgir
- Pir-I-Dastgir Shrine
- Punjab Agricultural University Museum
- Christian Medical College
- Bilwanwali Masjid
- Famous Tombs
- Gurudwara Charan Kamal
- Gurudwara Nanaksar Jagraon
Education in Ludhiana
Ludhiana is home to the largest agricultural university in India,
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU). One of the most respected
engineering colleges in the region is Guru Nanak Dev Engineering
College. Ludhiana also has major medical institutions like the Christian
Medical College (C.M.C.) and Dayanand Medical College (D.M.C.).
Economy of Ludhiana
Ludhiana is known as the "Manchester of India". It is a major
textile and light engineering centre. Its hosiery goods are in great
demand in all the markets of the east and the west. There are around
6,000 small to medium sized knitwear factories and eight big integrated
units. Hero Cycles, the largest producer of bicycles in the world, was
first established in Ludhiana. Eastman Group, Kular Cycle and Gursewak
Industries are also here. It also has a large grain market. The export
market in Ludhiana is US$ 40 million. Some major exports from Ludhiana
are:
- Machine Tools
- Dyes
- Cycle Parts
- Mopeds
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- Woolen Garments
- Sewing Machines
- Motor Parts
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Major industries in Ludhiana
- Bicycles
- Hosiery Industry
- Sewing Machines
- Cotton Textile Industry
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- Vanaspati Ghee Industry
- Woolen Textile Industry
- Agricultural Implements and Machine Tool
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