Goraya | |
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City | |
  Goraya Location in Punjab, India  Goraya Goraya (India) | |
| Coordinates: 31°08′N 75°46′E / 31.13°N 75.77°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Jalandhar |
| Tehsil | Goraya |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipal Council |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 16,462 8,657/7,805♂/♀ |
| • Total Households | 3,590 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 144409 |
| Telephone code | 01826 |
| Vehicle registration | PB 37 |
Goraya is a city in Jalandhar district and Tehsil of the Indian state of Punjab. It lies between Jalandhar and stretch of National Highway 44 (Old NH 1), Grand Trunk Road. Goraya city was famous for manufacturing of foundry objects, bearings and other steel products before the 1990s. The city was known as The Manchester of Punjab. Even today's grass cutting machines (toka) and ball bearings are manufactured. The famous gear making company Guru Nanak Auto GNA has offices in Goraya. Government and private schools are there but a college is not available in the city.