Barundi, Punjab
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Not to be confused with Burundi - a country in Eastern Africa
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| Country |  India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Ludhiana |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Nearest city | Ahmedgarh/Raikot |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Fatehgarh Sahib |
| Climate | Hot in summer and cold in winter (Köppen) |
Barundi is located in the Ludhiana district of the state of Punjab in India, about 25 km (16 mi) away from Ludhiana. With a population of more than 8,000, Barundi is one of the largest villages in Ludhiana.
Name
The name Barundi comes from the combination of two words "Bado" and "di", i.e. "Badondi" which means a place that belongs to "intellectual and influential people".
People
Many influential people have come from Barundi. For example, late Master Joginder Singh Sekhon a school teacher, social reformer who played key role in promoting Sikhism and Education in the village and the region. He played leading role in setting up Gurdwara in Patti Sekhon in around 1935 that had the biggest hall in the region at that time, Late Gaini Amolak Singh spent his childhood at the village under the guidance of Master Joginder Singh and he contributed worldwide in promoting Sikhism, Sikhi values and Kirtan. He served as the President of Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall London, served as Jethadaar of Guru Nanak Nishkam Sevak Jatha, held many key posts and played an instrumental role in many Sikh issues worldwide. He often expressed his love and affection for Barundi in his lectures and talks. His melodious Kirtan became very popular and all his life he did Kirtan for free purely as true Seva. He has very large following worldwide. Canadian Politician Gurmant Grewal was born in Barundi who played leading role in international politics, community and social service. Baba Amar Singh is known in all over the world for his contribution in education, he started his journey from Barundi. Social activist Charan Kanwal Singh Sekhon who is serving as a Senior Environment Officer for the UK Environment Agency was first Sikh to receive 'British Asian Pride of Britain Award' at the House of Commons, London in June 2013. He was awarded 'Bedford Mayor's Citizen of the Year Award' in 2002 for Community and Charity work and 'Promoting Community Cohesion and Understanding' Award in 2014. He was the first Turban wearing Sikh to get elected as Town Councillor for Kempston Town Council in 2002 and in 2008 became Parish Councillor for Sharnbrook. Tejinder Sekhon who awarded youngest business man of the year in house of commons in UK July 2011, bhai sahib bhai jivan singh ji, involved in social and religious activities at an international level, have helped in development of this village.Another example is Sarvarinder Dhaliwal who is a lyricist. He has written famous songs such as Churi by Lakhwinder Wadali. Barundi is a host to one of the largest rural games fest in Punjab. Several people from this village have represented India in defence forces and various other government services. Many farming families from Barundi have members settled abroad in the USA, Australia, Canada and Europe who are continuously working for the uplift of this village. There is a primary school, senior secondary school and a women's college in this village. '
Village
The village is divided into four parts (known as patties) each having 7 Gurdwara and 4 Darwaja (community place). The four patties are:
- Rokon Patti
- Maan Patti
- Sekhon Patti
- Bhoju Patti
There are several religious places in Barundi . This village has its own sports complex. This village has DDR too. There is also a new zym now and all the latest facilities available to youth in the zym