Punjab (ਪੰਜਾਬ)
Administrative Divisions
Punjab are divided into 20 districts for administrative purposes. Here's a closer look at each:
List of Districts of Punjab
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amritsar | 2683 | 2490656 | 928 |
| 2 | Barnala | 1482 | 595527 | 402 |
| 3 | Bathinda | 3353 | 1388525 | 414 |
| 4 | Faridkot | 1458 | 617508 | 424 |
| 5 | Fatehgarh Sahib | 1180 | 600163 | 509 |
| 6 | Firozpur | 5305 | 2029074 | 382 |
| 7 | Gurdaspur | 3551 | 2298323 | 647 |
| 8 | Hoshiarpur | 3386 | 1586625 | 469 |
| 9 | Jalandhar | 2624 | 2193590 | 836 |
| 10 | Kapurthala | 1633 | 815168 | 499 |
| 11 | Ludhiana | 3578 | 3498739 | 978 |
| 12 | Mansa | 2198 | 769751 | 350 |
| 13 | Moga | 2242 | 995746 | 444 |
| 14 | Muktsar | 2593 | 901896 | 348 |
| 15 | Patiala | 3325 | 1895686 | 570 |
| 16 | Rupnagar | 1356 | 684627 | 505 |
| 17 | Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar | 1094 | 994628 | 909 |
| 18 | Sangrur | 3625 | 1655169 | 457 |
| 19 | Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar | 1282 | 612310 | 478 |
| 20 | Tarn Taran | 2414 | 1119627 | 464 |
- Largest district by area: Firozpur with 5305 km²
- Largest district by population: Ludhiana with 3498739 people
- Smallest district by area: Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar with 1094 km²
- Smallest district by population: Barnala with 595527 people
Geographic and Demographic Overview
- Total Area: 50362km²
- Total Population (2011): 27743338
- High Court: Punjab and Haryana High Court (Chandigarh bench)
Population Distribution
The population is distributed between urban and rural areas as follows:
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17344192 | 10399146 | 27743338 |
| Male Population | 9093476 | 5545989 | 14639465 |
| Female Population | 8250716 | 4853157 | 13103873 |
Household Distribution
The distribution of households in the Punjab is:
| Rural Households | Urban Households | Total Households |
|---|---|---|
| 3358113 | 2154958 | 5513071 |
Question and Answer
Q: What is the capital of the Punjab?
A: The capital of the Punjab is Chandigarh.
Q: When were the Punjab established as a Union Territory or State?
A: The Punjab were established as a Union Territory or State on 1-Nov-1966.
Q: How many districts are there in the Punjab?
A: There are 20 districts in the Punjab .
Q: What is the largest district by area in the Punjab?
A: The largest district by area in the Punjab is Firozpur, with an area of 5305 km².
Q: Which district in the Punjab has the largest population?
A: The district with the largest population in the Punjab is Ludhiana, with a population of 3498739 people.
Q: What is the total area of the Punjab?
A: The total area of the Punjab is 50362 km².
Q: What is the total population of the Punjab according to the 2011 census?
A: According to the 2011 census, the total population of the Punjab is 27743338.
Q: Which high court has jurisdiction over the Punjab?
A: The Punjab and Haryana High Court (Chandigarh bench) has jurisdiction over the Punjab.
Q: How is the population distributed between urban and rural areas in the Punjab?
A: The population distribution in the Punjab is as follows:
- Rural Population: 17344192
- Urban Population: 10399146
Q: How many households are there in the Punjab?
A: There are 5513071 households in the Punjab.
Q: What are the population ranges of villages in the Punjab?
A: The population ranges of villages in the Punjab are:
- Less than 100: 1037
- 100-499: 2316
- 500-999: 3184
- 1000-1999: 3478
- 2000-2999: 1357
- 3000-3999: 614
- 4000-4999: 315
- 5000 And Above: 388
Q: How is the male and female population distributed in the Punjab?
A: The population distribution by gender in the Punjab is as follows:
- Male Population: 14639465
- Female Population: 13103873
Q: What is the smallest district by area in the Punjab?
A: The smallest district by area in the Punjab is Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, with an area of 1094 km².
Q: Which district in the Punjab has the smallest population?
A: The district with the smallest population in the Punjab is Barnala, with a population of 595527 people.
Q: What are Union Territories or States in the Northern Region of India?
A: Union Territories or States in the Northern Region of India include: