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Kurali is a town of district S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali) and a municipal council in Greater Mohali area,[2] Mohali district in the Indian state of Punjab.[3]
Kurali | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Kurali Location in Punjab, India | |
| Coordinates: 30°50′N 76°34′E / 30.83°N 76.57°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Mohali |
| Founded by | Kunwar singh Rathore |
| Named after | Kunwarali |
| Elevation | 282 m (925 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 48,087 |
| Demonym | Kurali wale |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| • Native | Puadhi[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 140103 |
| Telephone code | +91160 |
| Vehicle registration | PB 27 |
| Website | www |
Geography
editKurali is 28 km away from the Punjab state capital Chandigarh, situated on National Highway 21. Nearby towns include Kharar, Ropar and Morinda on its respective three sides.
Demographics
editThe table below shows the population of different religious groups in Kurali city, as of 2011 census.
| Religion | Total | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 17,455 | 8,141 | 9,314 |
| Sikh | 12,241 | 5,770 | 6,471 |
| Muslim | 829 | 383 | 446 |
| Christian | 265 | 131 | 134 |
| Jain | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Buddhist | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Other religions | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Not stated | 239 | 111 | 128 |
| Total | 31,060 | 14,550 | 16,510 |
Government
editKurali is administered by an elected municipal council. The town is served by a government hospital, post office, and several schools and colleges.
Transportation
editKurali sits on National Highway 21 with direct access to Chandigarh and other parts of Punjab and India. The city is accessible by bus and supports a rail station with direct routes to other parts of the country, including Delhi. The nearest airport is an international airport approximately 30 km away located in Mohali.
The town's railway station is one of the oldest in the state of Punjab and has been used as a set piece for several Bollywood movies.
References
edit- ↑ Chaba, Anju Agnihotri (25 September 2021). "Punjab: Rich in culture but politically neglected, Puadh region now hopes it will finally get its due". The Indian Express. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ "After 'Naqli', Punjab heading for a 'Maha Chandigarh'?". The Tribune. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- ↑ NREGA report[permanent dead link]
- ↑ https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11389, India - C-01: Population by religious community, Punjab - 2011, Kurali (M Cl)