Ban Kurukshetra

For Gotra see Ban

Ban (बण) is a village in Kurukshetra district (Tehsil Thanesar) in Haryana.

Location

Ban is located in Ladwa tehsil, Kurukshetra district, Haryana. The village is surrounded by lush agricultural land and has a strong Jat community presence.

Jat Gotras

Population

As per the 2011 Census of India, Ban (बण) village has a total population of approximately 3,723 individuals living in around 679 households. The literacy rate is about 70.94%.

Geographical & Administrative Details

Tehsil: Thanesar
District: Kurukshetra
State: Haryana
Pincode: 136132
Gram Panchayat: Ban (as per 2009 stats)
Assembly Constituency: Ladwa
Parliament Constituency: Kurukshetra
Nearest Town: Ladwa (3 km away)
Total Area: 640 hectares (6.4 km²)
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter (Thanesar): 22 km
Distance from District Headquarter (Kurukshetra): 22 km

History & Culture

Ban is recognized as an ancient village with a rich cultural heritage. The community is predominantly agrarian, with agriculture being the main occupation. The village is known for its peaceful and cooperative lifestyle.

As per the elders of the village, Ban (बण) was primarily settled by a Jaat elder who migrated from Kaasan village in Kaithal district. He was accompanied by two others, who later settled in the nearby villages of Budha Kurukshetra and Jandhera. Initially, they reared their cattle on these lands, and later decided to permanently settle in these locations, forming the foundations of these villages.

Notable Persons

Gurwan Laller: A student and young researcher inspired to explore the history of his gotra (Laller) and ancestral village. Actively engaged in documenting the cultural and historical legacy of Ban.

External Links

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