Jalandhar
Jalandhar is a city in the state of Punjab in India. With a considerable population, it ranks as the third most-populous city in the state and is the largest city in the Doaba region. Jalandhar lies alongside the historical Grand Trunk Road and is a well-connected junction for both rail and road networks.
Jalandhar
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Clockwise from top: Devi Talab Mandir, Gurdwara Sri Singh Sahba, St. Mary's Cathedral, Jalandhar, Guru Ravidass Dham in Bootan Mandi, Guru Gobind Singh Stadium, Jalandhar Cantonment, Gandhi Stadium. | |
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| Coordinates: 31.2569°N 75.4432°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Jalandhar |
| Named for | In Water |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democratic |
| • Body | Political |
| • Divisional Commissioner | Veerendra Kumar Meena, IAS |
| • Deputy Commissioner | Ms. Deepshikha Sharma, IAS |
| • Member of Parliament | Sushil Kumar Rinku, Aap |
| • Mayor | Jagdish Raja |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,016 sq mi (2,632 km2) |
| • Rank | 3rd in Punjab |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 868,929 |
| • Density | 2,190/sq mi (847/km2) |
| Demonym | Jalandhariye |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 144 001 |
| Area code | 0181 |
| Vehicle registration | PB08, PB90, PB37 PB67, PB33 |
| Literacy | 75.3% |
| Nearest city | Kapurthala |
| HDI | 0.451 Low |
| sex ratio | 922 females per 1000 male |
| Language | Punjabi |
| Website | jalandhar |
The city is located 148 km (92 mi) northwest of the state capital Chandigarh, 83.5 km (51.9 mi) southeast of the city of Amritsar, and 61.3 km (38.1 mi) north of Ludhiana. The national capital, Delhi, is approximately 381 km (237 mi).
The National Highway 1 (NH1), crosses Jalandhar, further enhancing its connectivity.
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