Duhra

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Duhra is a village in Jalandhar district, Punjab, India. It lies about 24 kilometres north of Jalandhar city and 166 kilometres from the state capital Chandigarh. It is governed by a sarpanch as part of India’s Panchayati raj system.

History
The village was founded in the 18th century by a warrior and athlete named Duhaar. As the Mughal Empire weakened, Sikh leaders formed the Dal Khalsa. Duhaar was invited to Alawalpur to take part in a kabaddi competition against the Nawab’s son. He won the match and was rewarded with land and a noble title. With 500 acres, he founded the village of Duhre near Alawalpur. His brother Dollu received land nearby, and the two villages became known as Dolike-Duhre. Most people in Duhra are descendants of Baba Duhaar, and the village is home to many Jat Sikhs. There are also a few Jat families in the area who are not part of the Duhra lineage. The village has been known for soccer since the 1950s.

Geography
Duhra is located on the Adampur–Kala Bhakra road at about 31.46°N latitude and 75.67°E longitude, with an elevation around 232 metres. The village covers about 196 hectares (roughly 480 acres). The local post office is Bias Pind, with the PIN code 144302. Surrounding villages include Mali Nangal, Nangal, Sarala, Badala, Dherowal, Jaganpur, Dholike and Jaflane. Nearby towns are Adampur, Alawalpur, Bhogpur and Sham Chaurasi; larger nearby cities include Jalandhar, Amritsar, Pathankot, Hoshiarpur and Ludhiana.

Demography and economy
As of the 2011 Census, Duhra had 1,406 residents (703 males and 703 females) living in 315 households. Most residents are Jat Sikhs descended from Baba Duhaar. Traditionally, farming was the main occupation, with other trades such as blacksmiths, carpenters, weavers, tailors, potters, cobblers and musicians, though some of these have disappeared over time. Many people now migrate to cities or abroad for work. The village has modern amenities like electricity, telephone service, sewerage, television, bus services and paved roads. A small Muslim community also lives in Duhra, having chosen to stay after the 1947 partition.

Etymology
The name Duhra means the land or people of the Duhra family, derived from the surname Duhra and the figure Baba Duhaar.

Landmarks
Public Elementary Smart School is a notable local institution.