![<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ludhiana</span> Metropolis in Punjab, India](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/73/Dukhniwaran_Sahib.jpg/320px-Dukhniwaran_Sahib.jpg)
Ludhiana is the most populous and the largest city in the Indian state of Punjab. The city has an estimated population of 1,618,879 as of the 2011 census and distributed over 310 km2 (120 sq mi), making Ludhiana the most densely populated urban centre in the state. It is a major industrial center of Northern India, referred to as "India's Manchester" by the BBC. It is also known as the commercial capital of Punjab.
![<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jalandhar</span> Metropolis in Punjab, India](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Devi_Talab_Mandir.jpg/320px-Devi_Talab_Mandir.jpg)
Jalandhar is a city in the state of Punjab in India. With a considerable population, it ranks as the third most-populous city in the state and is the largest city in the Doaba region. Jalandhar lies alongside the historical Grand Trunk Road and is a well-connected junction for both rail and road networks.
![<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mansa, Punjab</span> City in Punjab, India](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Bus_stand%2C_Mansa%2C_Punjab.jpg/320px-Bus_stand%2C_Mansa%2C_Punjab.jpg)
Mansa is a city of Punjab. It is the administrative headquarters of Mansa district and is situated on the Bathinda-Jind-Delhi railway line and also on the Barnala-Sardulgarh-Sirsa state highway.
![<span class="mw-page-title-main">Budhlada</span> Place in Punjab, India](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6b/PRTC_Bus_Station_at_Budhlada%2C_Mansa%2C_Punjab.jpg/320px-PRTC_Bus_Station_at_Budhlada%2C_Mansa%2C_Punjab.jpg)
Budhlada is a municipal council located in the Mansa district of the state of Punjab, India. The area's main industry is agriculture, which provides the majority of employment opportunities in the region. The municipal council of Budhlada is divided into 19 wards, and regular elections are held every five years. It has held the status of a Class II Municipal Council since the 1950s.
![<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sri Muktsar Sahib</span> City in Punjab, India](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b2/Gurudwara_Tooti_Gandi_Sahib%2C_Sri_Muktsar_Sahib.jpg/320px-Gurudwara_Tooti_Gandi_Sahib%2C_Sri_Muktsar_Sahib.jpg)
Sri Muktsar Sahib is a historical city and district headquarters in Punjab, India. The 2011 Census of India put the total population of Sri Muktsar Sahib municipality at 117,085, making it the 14th largest city of Punjab, in terms of population. The second Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Angad was born in the village Matte-di-Sarai (Sarainaga) in the same district. Earlier the city was called Khidrana/Khidrane di dhab, the city was named Muktsar after the Battle of Muktsar in 1705 and the district headquarters in 1995. The government officially changed the name of the city to Sri Muktsar Sahib in 2012, though the city is still primarily referred to by its unofficial name – Muktsar.
![<span class="mw-page-title-main">Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana</span> Autonomous college in Ludhiana, Punjab](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/Guru_Nanak_Dev_Engineering_College%2C_Ludhiana%2C_Punjab%2C_India_9.jpg/320px-Guru_Nanak_Dev_Engineering_College%2C_Ludhiana%2C_Punjab%2C_India_9.jpg)
Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College is one of the oldest engineering institutions of the northern region situated at Gill Park, Ludhiana, Punjab, India. The foundation stone of the college was laid on 8 April 1956 by Hon'ble Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India. The college has been named after 1st Sikh Guru Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
![<span class="mw-page-title-main">Education in Punjab, India</span>](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ab/Charan_Gill_at_Wiki_Awareness_Campaign_Karnal_04.jpg/320px-Charan_Gill_at_Wiki_Awareness_Campaign_Karnal_04.jpg)
Punjab has a long history of education.
![<span class="mw-page-title-main">Thathi Bhai</span> Village in Punjab, India](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Gurdwara_Sahib%2C_Thathi_Bhai.jpg/320px-Gurdwara_Sahib%2C_Thathi_Bhai.jpg)
Thathi Bhai is a village in Tehsil Bagha Purana, District Moga in Punjab, India.
![<span class="mw-page-title-main">2010 Kabaddi World Cup (circle style)</span> International kabaddi tournament in India](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b4/Pearls_kabaddi_world_cup_logo.JPG)
Pearls Kabaddi World Cup 2010 was the first international circle style kabaddi world cup and was held in Punjab, India.
![<span class="mw-page-title-main">2011 Kabaddi World Cup (circle style)</span> International kabaddi tournament in India](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/92/2011KabaddiWorldCup.jpg/320px-2011KabaddiWorldCup.jpg)
Pearls Kabaddi World Cup 2011 was the second edition of the circle style Kabaddi World Cup played in Punjab, India and overall fourth Kabaddi World Cup. It was played in various cities of the province from 1 to 20 November 2011 with teams from 14 countries.
![<span class="mw-page-title-main">Guru Nanak Stadium</span> Football stadium in Ludhiana, India](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bd/GURU_NANAK_STADIUM_AT_LUDHIANA.jpg/320px-GURU_NANAK_STADIUM_AT_LUDHIANA.jpg)
Guru Nanak Stadium is a football and athletics stadium in Ludhiana, India. It is used as the home ground of Indian Super League team RoundGlass Punjab FC, together with Tau Devi Lal Stadium. With seating capacity of 30,000 spectators, there is a provision of 8-lane synthetic track. The track conforms to international standards for conducting athletics events.
The 2013 World Kabaddi Cup was the fourth edition of the circle style World Kabaddi Cup, held from 1 to 14 December 2013 with the Opening Ceremony on 30 November 2013 at Bathinda. The tournament took place in Punjab, India.
![<span class="mw-page-title-main">Guru Ravidas Ayurved University</span> Public University in India](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/06/Guru_Ravidas_Ayurved_University_logo.jpg)
Guru Ravidas Ayurved University is a public university for Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy located in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India.
The 2014 World Kabaddi Cup was the fifth edition of the circle style World Kabaddi Cup, held from 7 December to 20 December 2014 with the opening ceremony on 6 December 2014 at the Guru Gobind Singh Stadium in Jalandhar. The tournament took place in Punjab, India.
![<span class="mw-page-title-main">Punjabi kabaddi</span> Indian sport](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/60/View_Of_Side_Stand_Of_Guru_Gobind_Singh_Stadium.jpg/320px-View_Of_Side_Stand_Of_Guru_Gobind_Singh_Stadium.jpg)
Punjabi kabaddi, also called circle style kabaddi, is a contact sport that originated in the Punjab region, in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. There are a number of traditional Punjabi kabaddi styles traditionally played in the Punjab region. As standard kabaddi, circle style kabaddi is also played at state and international levels, through various governing bodies such as Kabaddi World Cup.
The 2016 World Kabaddi Cup was the sixth edition of the circle style World Kabaddi Cup, held from 4 November to 17 November 2016 with the Opening Ceremony on 3 November 2016 at the Nehru stadium Roopnagar. The tournament took place in Punjab, India.