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Ghudda is a large village located in the district of Bathinda in the state of Punjab in India. It has a population of about 5346 persons living in around 983 households. It was founded, in later half of 17th century, by Baba Ghudda, whose ancestors shifted from village Sur Singh(Wala) near Tarn Taaran, to Village Wanger near Talwandi Sabo, the then Lakhi Jungle area of Punjab. Ghudda was “a sleeping village” of the erstwhile Jungle Des. Ghudda is also a village of ancestors of Prakash Singh Badal.
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Map of Ghudda, Punjab 151401
Recent developments
From an obscure village with dusty streets and unhygienic environment in the hinterland of the Malwa region, Ghudda is now being transformed into a township with modern infrastructure as the Central University of Punjab (CUP) and several other prestigious educational and technical institutions are coming up in its neighborhood.
A piece of 562 acres of land has been acquired for the CUP. Construction of the University College at a cost of Rs 12 crores (INR) is in full swing. The other institutions that are coming up are the Sports School, Horse Riding Institute of the Remount and Veterinary Wing of the NCC, Veterinary Pharmacist College and a 50-bed Hospital.
The area is getting transformed into a hub of academics and sports. The area is being given a magnificent look by widening the nearly 30-km double lane road leading here from Bathinda. The village panchayat of Ghudda has suddenly become rich as it has earned an amount of Rs 5.10 crores (INR) by way of giving its land for the CUP.
Under the new development plan, the dusty streets in the village would get an interlocking pavement and a proper drainage system. The village would also have a separate sewerage system so that any visitor to the CUP or any other institute finds a pleasant environment.
A sum of Rs 58 lakhs (INR) has been earmarked for premix blacktopping of roads. Every household would have piped supply of drinking water. A sports school is being established by the government to train the youngsters and restore Punjab's leading position in the field of sports. The Sports School would have six playgrounds including two each for basketball and volleyball, football, hockey and an athletic track that would cost about Rs 45 lakhs (INR).
The AstroTurf for Hockey and Synthetic Athletic Track is estimated to be set up at a cost Rs 10.15 crores (INR). Besides, an Indoor Stadium is also being constructed at a cost of Rs 4.29 crores.
Construction of the 5336 square feet horse stable of the riding school is also in progress.
Economy
Agriculture is the primary occupation of the residents. The opening up of CUP has brought a plethora of other jobs to the place with banking and education being other means of employment.
Politics
Ghudda is the ancestral village of the Chief Minister of Punjab Prakash Singh Badal from Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). Indian National Congress is the other major political party.
Local government
Village has a Panchayat with Sukhmander Singh being the incumbent sarpanch.
Sports
Ghudda hosted the inaugural Kabaddi World Cup championship in 2010 at a rural level with teams from India, Pakistan, Canada & USA participating. The final was won by India beating Pakistan.