Kurali

Kurali

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Kurali (ਕੁਰਾਲੀ) | type = city | latd = 30.83 | longd = 76.57
locator_position = right | state_name = Punjab
district = MOHALI
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leader_name =
altitude = 281
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 23,039| population_density =
area_magnitude= 5 sq. km
area_total =
area_telephone = +91160
postal_code =140103
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" ANMOL SHARMAKurali (ਕੁਰਾਲੀ) is a wonderful small city and a municipal council in Mohali district in the Indian state of Punjab.

Overview

Kurali(ਕੁਰਾਲੀ)is a city located geographically in the southeastern part of Punjab. It is 26 km away from the state capital Chandigarh. Kurali is situated on the national highway 21. This highway leads to Jammu and Kashmir. Towns in the proximity of Kurali are Kharar, Ropar and Morinda on respective three sides. This city was a very popular market for Jaggery and Groudnuts for a long period of time and it is a famous market for sunflower and sugarcane. Kurali is developed industrially as Government Industrial Area was developed around 15 years ago.

Kurali is approachable by both road and train transportation. The nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, around 30 km away. There are very good educational institutes in the city. Chakwal Senior Secondary School is the oldest institute in the city and National Public school is the first English Medium school in the area.

Political Status:- Ujjagar Singh Badali is MLA from here (2007) working honestly from last 40 years and all his work is managed by Manjit Singh Mavi (Chairman-The Punjab State Co-operative Bank, District SAS Nagar Mohali). S. Badali has great goals to make kurali and Morinda an advanced cities in punjab and creating jobs by bringing big companies to the city. Kurali's proximity to Chandigarh & Mohali is acting as a force to make the city a part of the territory of New Chandigarh. S. Badali has major goals to improve education and bringing new projects in his constituency. Major Projects he brought is an Electricity Generating project in Morinda sugar mill aligned with Japan based company which will helps in providing more jobs. Another project is with Singapore Based Company, Jurong International Private Ltd, for reviewing and preparing to develop four cities in District which are Kurali, Mullanpur, Kharar and Zirakpur.

Cultural Status:- The town is known to have been established by a kshatriya clan hailing from Bikaner in Rajasthan. Major Singh Nagra from a nearby village Khera is a well known broadcaster in Toronto Canada, where he runs his own 24/7 radio station Watan and a Watan weekly newspaper. Kurali has a Rotary Club and Lions Club. Punjab Motors is an agency which sells Heavy Duty Trucks and is the first agency to sell Mercedes cars in Punjab. Kurali is famous for Swami ji nadi par wale and Gosian wala, which are revered by people from all religions. There is an annual mela at Gosain wala (near the railway station). Kurali is famous for hakims. The famous include Hakim Teja singh, Hakim Badan singh, Hakim Rajinder singh. Hakim Rajinder Singh was also ex-president MC kurali. One famous singer named surjit Bindrakhiya also hailed form the native village "bindrakh". He was known for his traditional songs especially for his 34 seconds haiq (one breath loud scream).

Mr. Khem Sharma, son of the late Sh. Shiv Lal Sharma, born at Kurali, is a very successful business enterpreneur in the healthcare industries in USA. Mr. Khem Sharma is an American citizen now.He always remembers his roots and his home town. May God bless his home town, Kurali.(Mr. Khem Sharma extends his thanks to the media for sharing his views).


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