Narur
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Narur, also known as Naroor and sometimes Naror, is a large village in Punjab, situated 17 km from Phagwara. The area is 183 hectares with a population of 2485. Neighbouring villages include Panchhat, Jalwehra, Bhagana, Randhirgarh, etc.
Narur, also known as Naroor and sometimes Naror, is a large village in Punjab, situated 17 km from Phagwara. The area is 183 hectares with a population of 2485. Neighbouring villages include Panchhat, Jalwehra, Bhagana, Randhirgarh, etc. ==Demographics== Narur residents are mostly Jaswal Sikh Rajputs, along with a sizable population of Adharmis, and a number of Brahmin and Muslim families. ==History== Narur is named after Nar Chand, one of the sons of Mian Mota, who was a Jaswal prince from the Punjab hills. According to village folklore, Narur was founded by a Jaswal prince hailing from Amb, capital of Jaswan, which is located in present-day Himachal Pradesh. The prince was hunting in the area and fell in love with a local girl, said to be from a nearby village Ajnoha. The two eventually married and founded the village. ==Notable historical events== ==References==
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