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Ludhiana is a city of contrasts. It is a fast growing industrial center, surrounded by a fertile
agricultural region. This creates a population of both the very wealthy and the very poor.
Ludhiana is a city trying to meet the needs of a diverse people. Christian Medical College and
Hospital is working to help meet those needs.
The Christian Medical College and Hospital is located in the "old section" of the city.
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The "old section" is divided from the newer, more modern section of the city by the
railroad tracks.
- The streets in this section of the city are
narrow & congested with all manner of transportation. This makes access for patients
and ambulances challenging.
Facts and Figures:
The city's origins can be traced back to the year 1481 when the Lodhi Dynasty
established a fort in the small village of Meer Hota. The name of the village
was later changed to Lodiana before becoming the present-day Ludhiana.
- The sprawling city of Ludhiana lies approximately 200 miles northwest of New Dehli.
- It is in the state of Punjab in northern
India.
- Latitude: 30.55 degrees North
Longitude: 75.54 degrees East
Elevation: 810 feet above sea level
- The city stands on the Grand Trunk Road, the oldest
& most historically important road in India.
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With around 2 million people, Ludhiana is the most populous city in Punjab.
- A majority of the people are of the Sikh faith
(over 60%), with the remainder mostly Hindus. Christians number a little over 1%.
- Much of the population consists of migrant laborers from
other poorer states of India who live in temporary housing. These settlements lack both
clean water & sanitation facilities.
Ludhiana is Punjab's most prominent industrial city, often referred to as the "Manchester
of India". They are worldwide suppliers of hosiery, bicycles, motorcycles, woolen goods and
sewing machines.
Rickshaw driver with textiles
- Due to its many industries, Ludhiana has high pollution
levels. This leads to a high level of respiratory illnesses.
- Accident levels are high from congested traffic
conditions & industrial mishaps.
Ludhiana has very hot summers and very cold winters.
- The highest recorded temperatures are 118 degrees
Fahrenheit (F) in the months of May, June & July.
- The lowest recorded temperatures are 29 and 30 degrees F
in December, January & February.
- There are, on average, 192 days a year above 90 degrees F.
The monsoon season is from July to early September.
- More than half the annual rainfall occurs during
these months.
- The average number of rainy days a year is 44.
- The average precipitation is 27 inches.
For mild weather the best time to visit Ludhiana is from February to mid April.
- The average temperature in Ludhiana is 76 degrees F.
Christian Medical College and Hospital is an oasis in the heart of the older section of the
city amidst the congestion & pollution.
The large sprawling campus setting is very serene with green trees and grassy areas. An
appropriate place for their visions of a better life and a healthy future to take shape.
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