Jangpur is a
village
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of
Ludhiana
Ludhiana () is the most populous Cities in India, city in the Indian state of Punjab, India, Punjab.164.100.161.224
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District
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in
Punjab, India
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. It had a population of around 2,738
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Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Retrieved on 4 May 2020. in the
2011 Indian census, most of whom are engaged in agricultural work. The village is located approximately southwest of
Ludhiana
Ludhiana () is the most populous Cities in India, city in the Indian state of Punjab, India, Punjab.164.100.161.224
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Ludhiana State: Punjab Business & Industrial Centre, Tier 2 1 ... The city has an estima ...
and from
Grand Trunk Road
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.
Religious places, festivities and sports
Jangpur is home to a diverse range of worship spaces, reflecting its rich religious and cultural heritage. The village has two Sikh Gurdwaras, a Hindu Mandir along with Mata Rani, a Sufi Khanqah (also known as Khaneghah , meaning "house of the present time"), a Muslim Masjid, and an unaffiliated (non-orthodox) Asthaan Baabe Shaheedan, which translates to "place of the martyr elders."
Jangpur hosts a variety of religious and non-religious events throughout the year. The village is also known for its strong sporting culture, particularly in football (soccer). The local youth display a keen interest in the sport, and Jangpur has its own football team, Jangpur Football Club (JF)..
About Jangpur
Jangpur.com. Retrieved on 04 May 2020.
References
External links
About Jangpur
Jangpur Football Club (JFC)
{{Ludhiana district
Villages in Ludhiana district
Villages in Ludhiana West tehsil