Ludhiana

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

Woolen Garments Sewing Machines Motor Parts

Major industries in Ludhiana

Bicycles Hosiery Industry Sewing Machines Cotton Textile Industry

Vanaspati Ghee Industry Woolen Textile Industry Agricultural Implements and Machine Tool