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Coordinates: 30°50N 76°34E / 30.83°N 76.57°E / 30.83; 76.57
 

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Kurali
city
Kurali is located in Punjab
Kurali

Kurali

Location in Punjab, India

Coordinates: 30°50′N 76°34′E / 30.83°N 76.57°E / 30.83; 76.57
Country India
StatePunjab
DistrictMohali
Founded byKunwar singh Rathore
Named forKunwarali
Elevation
282 m (925 ft)
Population
 • Total48,087
DemonymKurali wale
Languages
 • OfficialPuadhi Punjabi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
140103
Telephone code+91160
Vehicle registrationPB 27
Websitewww.mckurali.org

Kurali is a city of district S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali) and a municipal councilinGreater Mohali area,[1] Mohali district in the Indian stateofPunjab.[2]

Geography

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Kurali 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

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The table below shows the population of different religious groups in Kurali city, as of 2011 census.

Population by religious groups in Kurali city, 2011 census[3]
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

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Kurali is administered by an elected municipal council. The town is served by a government hospital, post office, and several schools and colleges.

Transportation

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Kurali 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

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  1. ^ "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)
  • [edit]
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