Samrala

Samrala is a city and a municipal council in Ludhiana district in the Indian state of Punjab. It is about 35 km east of the district headquarters Ludhiana, on the highway to Chandigarh. Samrala is a Class III Municipality. It is also known for the oldest tehsil situated in this city. It is also believed that the name Samrala came from the name of two brothers Sama and Rala.

Samrala
Municipal Council
Main Chowk Samrala
Samrala
Location in Punjab, India
Coordinates: 30.84°N 76.19°E / 30.84; 76.19
Country India
StatePunjab
DistrictLudhiana
Elevation
249 m (817 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total40,000
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Area code01628
Vehicle registrationPB 43
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