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Devinder Singh alias DAVVY SINGH is a well known International Bhangra Dancer belongs to this city. He got Interversity Best Folk Dancer of Punjab Tilte in 1992. Now he lives in Mohali (Chandiagrh) and a known Music Director/Actor (HASHAR fame). |
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[[Sardool Sikander]],also a well known personality in singing, is a resident of the village Bullepur near Khanna. |
[[Sardool Sikander]],also a well known personality in singing, is a resident of the village Bullepur near Khanna. |
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The man who made Punjabi Songs a favourite choice of many [[Bollywood]] producers and directors.paramjit setia producer tele film cheekh www.apnapunjabnettv.com |
The man who made Punjabi Songs a favourite choice of many [[Bollywood]] producers and directors.paramjit setia producer tele film cheekh www.apnapunjabnettv.com |
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Khanna, Ludhiana
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Khanna is a city and a municipal council in the Ludhiana district of the Indian state of Punjab.
Etymology
Khanna is a Punjabi word, which means One Quarter (1/4th or 0.25). The city was named thus because of its size, which used to be just a quarter of what a normal city should be. In other words, it used to be a very small city. Khanna the biggest Grain Market of Asia followed by the Grain Market of Rajpura Punjab is on internet. Khanna is an ancient town which came into existence 500 years back. History reveals that Sher Shah Suri built a number of sarais (inns) at every 12 to 15 miles along the Delhi-Lahore road. One of the sarais was built in this area which is still known as the Purani Sarai. After the decline of Mughal rule in the Punjab, Banda Bahadur captured the area from Sirhind to Hoshiarpur. After that a Jathedar of Dahedu controlled and occupied the whole of the area from Dahedu to Nabha. He married his daughter Daya Kaur to King of Nabha. When a family dispute arose between King of Nabha and Rani Daya Kaur she left Nabha for good and came back to Dahedu to her parental home. According to Indian conventions she could not remain with her parents forever. Therefore, her father cut out a KANN which signifies a Small Portion of the territory between Dahedu and Nabha.It is well known for its agriculture. With the passage of time, the word KANN came to be known as KHANNA.
The city is located at a distance of 40 km from the city of Ludhiana on the Grand Trunk Road (National Highway 1) and is home to Asia's largest grain market. Its area is about 70 km2. Villages nearby include Payal, Ikolaha, Rahoun, Isroo, Harion Kalan and Boothgarh,Bulepur.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India censusTemplate:GR, Khanna had a population of 103,059. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. According to the censuses 35% are Muslim or follow Islam, 20% are Hindu, 50% follow Sikhism and 5% are classified as 'other'. Khanna has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 68%. In Khanna, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Khanna has five colleges:
- A. S. College for Women
- R. V. College for Women
- Gulzar Group of Institutes
- Sanskrit College Khanna
5. Sanjeevni nursing college khanna
Trivia
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Khanna is also a Punjabi Khatri clan/surname common with Hindu, Sikh and Muslim families. It belongs to the top of the Khatri pyramid, called the Dhai Ghar (which means 2½) consisting of: Khanna, Kapoor, Malhotra & Seth. The large number of Banias residing in Khanna have a huge impact on the city.
Politics
S.S. Dullo, the Ex-President PPCC is a resident of Khanna.The president of Municipal council Khanna is Iqbal singh channi. The Congress President of Dist. Ludhiana, Mr. Bhalinder Singh Bhandal also resides in Khanna.
Notable people
Devinder Singh alias DAVVY SINGH is a well known International Bhangra Dancer belongs to this city. He got Interversity Best Folk Dancer of Punjab Tilte in 1992. Now he lives in Mohali (Chandiagrh) and a known Music Director/Actor (HASHAR fame). www.davvysingh.com
Sardool Sikander,also a well known personality in singing, is a resident of the village Bullepur near Khanna. The man who made Punjabi Songs a favourite choice of many Bollywood producers and directors.paramjit setia producer tele film cheekh www.apnapunjabnettv.com
Schools of Khanna
Surkhaab Public High School, sacred Heart Convent School, Radha Vatika, A.S Modern School, Atam Manohar Jain Modern School, Hindi Putri Pathshala, D.A.V Public School, Lala Sarkaru Mal Sarvhitkari vidya mandir, Green Grove School, Swami Chhagan lal school, Spring Dale public senior secondary school (khanna khurd), Walia High School, Robin Public School, khalsa High School, A.S. High school, D.A.V. Sr. Sec. Model School Khanna, G T B High School Model Town, Inderprasth Public School, Himalaya Public School