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'''Banur''' is a small town in the [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] state of India. It is located in the Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district of Punjab. It is about 22 km south of Mohali and 30 km south west of Chandigarh. Banur is city known for its historic important and various educational institutes. It has a large number of schools and a lot of colleges and universities are present in and around Banur. It is well connected to its district Mohali and the capital City of [[Chandigarh]]. It is located on the [[NH 64|Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway]]. It is located in Patiala parliamentary constituency. It lies in Rajpura legislative assembly constituency with Mr. Hardyal Singh Kamboj as it MLA from the Indian National Congress, the ruling party in punjab.
'''Banur''' (also transliterated as '''Banoor''', '''Binoor''' and '''Binor''') is a small town in the [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] state of India. It is located in the Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district of Punjab. It is about 22&nbsp;km south of Mohali, 12 km north of Rajpura and 30&nbsp;km south west of Chandigarh. It is well connected to its district Mohali and the capital City of [[Chandigarh]]. It is located on the [[NH 64|Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway]].
 
== Toponymy ==
In ancient times, the town was called ''Pushpawati''. This name was derived from the abundance of flowering plants in the region (''Pushp'' means flower in [[Hindi]], ''Pushp'' + ''wati'' means a place where flowers are in abundance).
 
The name "Banur" is from the name of the local goddess of music, Mai Banno.


== History ==
== History ==
During [[Mughal Empire|Mughal times]], Banur was a sizeable town along with its neighbour Chatt. [[Banda Singh Bahadur]] marched from [[Lohgarh (Bilaspur)|Lohgarh]], as the muslims of Banur used to seize cows and oxen of Hindus and slaughter them in their presence, he reduced Banur to ruins in 1709,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sikh-history.com/sikhhist/warriors/banda.html|title=Sardar Banda Singh Bahadur|website=www.sikh-history.com|access-date=2017-04-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324105017/http://www.sikh-history.com/sikhhist/warriors/banda.html|archive-date=24 March 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> on his way to [[Sirhind-Fategarh]].
The Banur was formerly a [[Chhat]] of [[Taoni]] Rajputs before 1948.{{citation needed|date=February 2026}} During [[Mughal Empire|Mughal times]], Banur was a sizeable town along with its neighbour Chatt. [[Banda Singh Bahadur]] marched from [[Lohgarh (Bilaspur)|Lohgarh]], as the Muslims of Banur used to seize cows and oxen of Hindus and slaughter them in their presence, he reduced Banur to ruins in 1709,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sikh-history.com/sikhhist/warriors/banda.html|title=Sardar Banda Singh Bahadur|website=www.sikh-history.com|access-date=2017-04-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324105017/http://www.sikh-history.com/sikhhist/warriors/banda.html|archive-date=24 March 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> {{Better source needed|date=February 2026|reason=Non-neutral source for historical event - and it doesn't hide it.}} on his way to [[Sirhind-Fategarh]].
[[File:Entrance of Govt. Senior Secondary School Banur (SAS Nagar).jpg|thumb|Entrance of Govt. Senior Secondary School Banur (SAS Nagar)]]
[[File:Entrance of Govt. Senior Secondary School Banur (SAS Nagar).jpg|thumb|Entrance of Govt. Senior Secondary School Banur (SAS Nagar)]]


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The town's mosque fell during the 1990s, due to ravages of time and weather. However, Banur still has many old temples, such as Mai Banno temple, [[Basanti Devi]] temple, [[Gugga]] Mari and [[Shitla Mata]] temple.
The town's mosque fell during the 1990s, due to ravages of time and weather. However, Banur still has many old temples, such as Mai Banno temple, [[Basanti Devi]] temple, [[Gugga]] Mari and [[Shitla Mata]] temple.


A three-day [[mela]] (religious fair) is organised every year at Gugga Mari on Naumi of [[Shraavana]] month, where people offer onions and wheat at the Mari. A mela is also organised at Shitla Mata temple every year where people offer [[chickpea]]s, [[dal]] and water.  
A three-day [[mela]] (religious fair) is organised every year at Gugga Mari on Naumi of [[Shraavana]] month, where people offer onions and wheat at the Mari. A mela is also organised at Shitla Mata temple every year where people offer [[chickpea]]s, [[dal]] and water.


Banur has a very big [[Gurdwara|Gurudwara]] on the [[NH 64|Chandigarh-Rajpura National Highway]], which is in memory of [[Banda Singh Bahadur]]. The Gurudwara organises various religious functions every year.
Banur has a very big [[Gurdwara|Gurudwara]] on the [[NH 64|Chandigarh-Rajpura National Highway]], which is in memory of [[Banda Singh Bahadur]]. The Gurudwara organises various religious functions every year.


Banur is also diksha place of jain saint Aatma Ram ji maharaj, who became a jain monk under a tree in this city. Later he became Aacharya(head) of Jain shwetambar sthanakwasi shraman sangh. Many jain monks visit this city time to time and chaturmas are held every year.
Banur is also diksha place of Jain saint Aatma Ram ji maharaj, who became a Jain monk under a tree in this city. Later he became Aacharya(head) of Jain shwetambar sthanakwasi shraman sangh. Many Jain monks visit this city time to time and chaturmas are held every year.


== Colleges and institutes ==
== Colleges and institutes ==
 
* [[Chitkara University, Punjab|Chitkara University]]
* [[Alliance International School]]
* [[Industrial Training Institute]]
* [[Holy Mary's School, Banur]]
*Sanawar Model School
* [[Guru Nanak public school]], Banur
*Holy Mary's School
* [[Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital]]
* [[Institute of Hospitality and Management]]
* [[Gurukul Vidyapeeth Institute of Engineering & Technology]]
* [[Dr IT Polytechnic College]]
* [[Industrial Training Institute]] (ITI)
* [[FDDI]]
*[[SVITE College]]
*[[Chitkara University, Punjab|Chitkara University]]


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Chhatbir Zoo]]
* [[Chhatbir Zoo]]
* [[Khizergarh]]


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Patiala district]]
{{Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district}}
{{Patiala district}}
 
[[Category:Cities and towns in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district]]

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Banur
Banoor, Binoor or Binor
Banur is located in Punjab
Banur
Banur
Coordinates: 30°33′N 76°43′E / 30.550°N 76.717°E / 30.550; 76.717
CountryIndia
StatePunjab
DistrictSahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali)
Government
 • TypePunjab Mohali GMADA
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total18,775
Languages
 • OfficialPunjabi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
140601
Vehicle registrationPB65

Banur (also transliterated as Banoor, Binoor and Binor) is a small town in the Punjab state of India. It is located in the Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district of Punjab. It is about 22 km south of Mohali, 12 km north of Rajpura and 30 km south west of Chandigarh. It is well connected to its district Mohali and the capital City of Chandigarh. It is located on the Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway.

History[edit | edit source]

The Banur was formerly a Chhat of Taoni Rajputs before 1948.[citation needed] During Mughal times, Banur was a sizeable town along with its neighbour Chatt. Banda Singh Bahadur marched from Lohgarh, as the Muslims of Banur used to seize cows and oxen of Hindus and slaughter them in their presence, he reduced Banur to ruins in 1709,[2] [better source needed] on his way to Sirhind-Fategarh.

Entrance of Govt. Senior Secondary School Banur (SAS Nagar)

Demographics[edit | edit source]

In 2011, according to Census India, Banur had a population of 18,775, including 9,889 males and 8,886 females.[1] 13.4% of the total population were children, and literacy rate was above the state average at nearly 77%. In 2011, Banur Municipal Council had total administration over 3,639 households.[1]

Religion[edit | edit source]

The town's mosque fell during the 1990s, due to ravages of time and weather. However, Banur still has many old temples, such as Mai Banno temple, Basanti Devi temple, Gugga Mari and Shitla Mata temple.

A three-day mela (religious fair) is organised every year at Gugga Mari on Naumi of Shraavana month, where people offer onions and wheat at the Mari. A mela is also organised at Shitla Mata temple every year where people offer chickpeas, dal and water.

Banur has a very big Gurudwara on the Chandigarh-Rajpura National Highway, which is in memory of Banda Singh Bahadur. The Gurudwara organises various religious functions every year.

Banur is also diksha place of Jain saint Aatma Ram ji maharaj, who became a Jain monk under a tree in this city. Later he became Aacharya(head) of Jain shwetambar sthanakwasi shraman sangh. Many Jain monks visit this city time to time and chaturmas are held every year.

Colleges and institutes[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Banur Population Census 2011". 2011. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  2. "Sardar Banda Singh Bahadur". www.sikh-history.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2017.