Punjab
Punjab is an Indian State located in the Northern region of India. Punjab state is established on 1-Nov-1966 and the capital of Punjab is Chandigarh. Punjab is a lively state in India, known for its rich agricultural lands and happy people. It's famous for the Golden Temple in Amritsar, where people from all over the world come to pray and feel blessed. It's where the energetic Bhangra dance comes from, and you can savor delicious buttery roti and yummy lassi there! The major cities of Punjab include Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, Mohali etc., while the largest city in the state is Ludhiana. When it comes to rivers, Beas, Sutlej, Ravi are the main rivers of Punjab state.
As per the 2011 Census, the total area of Punjab is 50,362 km², including 47,847.40 km² of rural area and 2,514.60 km² of urban area. Punjabi is the official language of Punjab, spoken by the majority of the population. Punjab has a sex ratio of approximately 895 females for every 1,000 males. As per the ISO 3166-2:IN standard, the ISO code of Punjab is IN-PB.
List of Districts of Punjab
For administrative purposes, Punjab state is further divided into districts. As per the 2011 Census, there are 20 districts in Punjab. Here is the complete list of Punjab districts along with area and population details.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amritsar | 2,683 | 24,90,656 | 928 |
| 2 | Barnala | 1,482 | 5,95,527 | 402 |
| 3 | Bathinda | 3,353 | 13,88,525 | 414 |
| 4 | Faridkot | 1,458 | 6,17,508 | 424 |
| 5 | Fatehgarh Sahib | 1,180 | 6,00,163 | 509 |
| 6 | Firozpur | 5,305 | 20,29,074 | 382 |
| 7 | Gurdaspur | 3,551 | 22,98,323 | 647 |
| 8 | Hoshiarpur | 3,386 | 15,86,625 | 469 |
| 9 | Jalandhar | 2,624 | 21,93,590 | 836 |
| 10 | Kapurthala | 1,633 | 8,15,168 | 499 |
| 11 | Ludhiana | 3,578 | 34,98,739 | 978 |
| 12 | Mansa | 2,198 | 7,69,751 | 350 |
| 13 | Moga | 2,242 | 9,95,746 | 444 |
| 14 | Muktsar | 2,593 | 9,01,896 | 348 |
| 15 | Patiala | 3,325 | 18,95,686 | 570 |
| 16 | Rupnagar | 1,356 | 6,84,627 | 505 |
| 17 | Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar | 1,094 | 9,94,628 | 909 |
| 18 | Sangrur | 3,625 | 16,55,169 | 457 |
| 19 | Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar | 1,282 | 6,12,310 | 478 |
| 20 | Tarn Taran | 2,414 | 11,19,627 | 464 |
Largest & Smallest Districts
Firozpur is the largest district in Punjab covering an area of 5305 km², while Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar is the smallest district covering an area of 1094 km². Ludhiana is the most populous, whereas Barnala is the least populous district in Punjab state.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest District | Firozpur | Ludhiana |
| Smallest District | Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar | Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar |
Population of Punjab
Here’s a quick overview of the population distribution in Punjab State, based on the Census 2011 data:
- Total population of Punjab State is 2,77,43,338, with around 1,46,39,465 males and 1,31,03,873 females.
- About 1,73,44,192 people live in rural areas, including nearly 90,93,476 males and 82,50,716 females.
- Approximately 1,03,99,146 people live in urban areas, including around 55,45,989 males and 48,53,157 females.
The following table provides a detailed comparison between rural, urban, and total population figures.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,73,44,192 | 1,03,99,146 | 2,77,43,338 |
| Male Population | 90,93,476 | 55,45,989 | 1,46,39,465 |
| Female Population | 82,50,716 | 48,53,157 | 1,31,03,873 |
Households in Punjab
Here’s a quick overview of household distribution in Punjab State as per the Census 2011 data:
- Total number of households in Punjab State is approximately 55,13,071.
- Out of the total, around 33,58,113 households are located in rural areas.
- Approximately 21,54,958 households are situated in urban areas.
The following table presents a simple breakdown of household counts in rural, urban, and total categories.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 33,58,113 |
| Urban Households | 21,54,958 |
| Total Households | 55,13,071 |