Punjab
Punjab is State located in the Northern region of India. This article provides infomation about Punjab's overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its sub-districts.
Punjab Overview
Punjab State is established on 1947 and the capital of Punjab is Chandigarh. Total area of Punjab is 50,362 km² including 47,847 km² rural area and 2,515 km² urban area. Punjabi is the official language of Punjab, which is spoken by the majority of the population. As per ISO 3166-2:IN standard, The ISO code of Punjab is IN-PB.
Punjab State is further divided in to districts for administrative purposes. Firozpur is the largest district of Punjab which covers area of 5305 km² while Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar is the smallest district of Punjab which covers area of 1094 km². Ludhiana is the most populated whereas Barnala is the least populous district in Punjab State.
Population of Punjab
As of the 2011 census, Punjab has a population of approximately 27,743,338 peoples which is divided into urban population of 10,399,146 and rular population of 17,344,192. The population density in Punjab region is about 551 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14,639,465 | 13,103,873 | 27,743,338 |
| Rural | 9,093,476 | 8,250,716 | 17,344,192 |
| Urban | 5,545,989 | 4,853,157 | 10,399,146 |
Household in Punjab
There are about 5,513,071 houses in the district, including 2,154,958 urban houses and 3,358,113 rural houses. The average household size is about 5 people per house.
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 5,513,071 |
| Rural | 3,358,113 |
| Urban | 2,154,958 |
List Of District in Punjab
As per 2011 stats, there are 20 districts in Punjab. Here is the list of all Punjab districts along with area & population information.
| District | Area (km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Amritsar | 2,683 | 2,490,656 |
| Barnala | 1,482 | 595,527 |
| Bathinda | 3,353 | 1,388,525 |
| Faridkot | 1,458 | 617,508 |
| Fatehgarh Sahib | 1,180 | 600,163 |
| Firozpur | 5,305 | 2,029,074 |
| Gurdaspur | 3,551 | 2,298,323 |
| Hoshiarpur | 3,386 | 1,586,625 |
| Jalandhar | 2,624 | 2,193,590 |
| Kapurthala | 1,633 | 815,168 |
| Ludhiana | 3,578 | 3,498,739 |
| Mansa | 2,198 | 769,751 |
| Moga | 2,242 | 995,746 |
| Muktsar | 2,593 | 901,896 |
| Patiala | 3,325 | 1,895,686 |
| Rupnagar | 1,356 | 684,627 |
| Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar | 1,094 | 994,628 |
| Sangrur | 3,625 | 1,655,169 |
| Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar | 1,282 | 612,310 |
| Tarn Taran | 2,414 | 1,119,627 |
Frequently Asked Question About Punjab
How many villages are there in Punjab ?
There are 12581 villages in the Punjab.
What is the population of Punjab ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Punjab is 27,743,338
How many town or city are there in Punjab ?
There are 217 town or city in the Punjab.
How many district in Punjab ?
There are 20 district in Punjab .
Which is the largest district in Punjab
Firozpur is the largest district in Punjab .
Which is the smallest district in Punjab ?
Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar is the smallest district in Punjab.
Which is the most populated district in Punjab
Ludhiana is the most populated district in Punjab .
Which is the least populated district in Punjab ?
Barnala is the least populated district in Punjab.