- Doraha, Ludhiana
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Doraha — city — Coordinates Country India State Punjab District(s) Ludhiana Population 18,975 (2001[update]) Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) Codes-
• Pincode • 141421 • Vehicle • 55
Doraha is a city and a municipal council in Ludhiana district in the state of Punjab, India.
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Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Doraha had a population of 18,975. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%.The main clans that dominate the city are Sidhu, (Gurm) [Gill], Bector, Ablish, Goel .The persons having surnames i.e. ablish(sariha)and bector are belonging only to village ghudani kalan which is situated at approximately 11 k.m. away from doraha Doraha has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74% and, female literacy is 66%. In Doraha, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Political history and background
This city has a great political background. This area has given two Chief Ministers. First was S. Gian Singh Rarewala and the other was S. Beant Singh Ji Kotli. His son S. Tej Parkash Singh Ji M.L.A., Ex-Tpt. Minister Punjab, is looking after the area. S. Mihan Singh Gill was minister in the Govt. of S. Gian Singh Rarawala, S. Harnek Singh Mangewal was minister in the Govt. of S. Harcharan Singh Brar. S. Bhag Singh M.L.A., Smt. Nirlep Kaur M.L.A., S. Sadhu Singh Ghudani M.L.A., S. Malkit Singh Dakha all belong to this city. Municipal Council Doraha S. Lakhvir Singh Lakha ( Payal ) President Of Youth Congress has fixed the Statue of S. Beant Singh, C.M. Punjab recently.[2]
This city has the foot touch of the 6th Guru of Sikhism Sh. Hargobind Ji. Relating to him here are four places known as: Gurudwara Damdama Sahib, Ber Sahib, Sarai Sahib, and Bauli Sahib.
Education
The Doraha city has a college named Guru Nanak National College. It was founded by Dr. Ishwar Singh in 1974. Before this college the boys and girls went to Khanna and Ludhiana for higher education. There is another college also known as G.T.B. College. There is a Govt. Senior Secondary School, 2 Govt. Primary Schools and a Municipal Primary School. Except these Govt. schools other private educational institutions are also working which are known as Aryaputri Pathshalla, Khalsa Girls High School, Saraswati Model School, Shakti Model School, Dashmesh Model School, Guru Nanak Model Senior Secondary School. The new schools opened in Doraha are Mehta Gurukul Senior Secondary School, Doraha Public School. Even two new colleges have opened namely Doraha College of Education and Doraha Institute of Management and Technology.
Transport facilities
Doraha is connected with bigger cities like Ludhiana and Khanna through a six lane highway (under construction). Trains are also available as the Ludhiana Delhi railway line goes through Doraha, but it is not a preferred mode of transportation for shorter distances.
Business
Majority of population in Doraha is self employed. Recently Bee keeping business has flourished showing steep growth. Industrialization of the town is picking pace because of ease access to bigger markets like Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Chandigar and Delhi. The first highway outlet of McDonald’s, opened its operation on 25 March 2002, it is serving travellers and, Ludhianivis and is the first drive through restaurant in the region at Doraha (15 km from the town) on National Highway No.1. Recently American fast food chain Subway also opened its outlet in the vicinity.
After deliberating whether to open McDonalds in Chandigarh or Ludhiana, it was decided by the company that a Highway McDonalds at Doraha was a better choice in terms of space.[3]
References
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ From http://ludhiana.nic.in/admin/admin_mc_doraha.html article 2004, retrieved on 4 Aug 2009
- ^ http://www.ludhianadistrict.com/landmarks/mcdonals-restaurant.php accessed on 4 Aug09 - Article from April'2004
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