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★ District of Punjab ★

Jalandhar

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Area · — km²
Population · 21,93,590
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Jalandhar — district of Punjab

Jalandhar is a district in Punjab. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Jalandhar

Sports goods manufacturing and production, particularly cricket bats, balls, and athletic equipment.

District HQ
Jalandhar

Must-visit places in Jalandhar

temple

Devi Talab Mandir

Ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, located in the heart of Jalandhar city.

  • park
    Shahkot Wildlife Sanctuary

    Protected wetland area on the Sutlej River, important for migratory birds and aquatic life.

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Then & Now

Jalandhar district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
10,32,355
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
12,17,142
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,13,667
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
2,51,922
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,003 villages

Jalandhar district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
5,28,760Census 2011
Female population
5,03,595Census 2011
Sex ratio
952 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,13,667Census 2011
SC population
5,15,338Census 2011
ST population
0Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
12,17,142+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,51,922RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
3,49,997Census 2011
Cultivators
76,214Census 2011
Agri labourers
46,344Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
39,216 / 1,03,67438% complete
SBM-G toilets
1,03,683Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Jalandhar district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
1 of 1,003 villages has notable places mapped · 0%
  • School· 23
  • Temple· 13
  • Hospital· 10
  • College· 7
  • High school· 5
  • PHC· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Jalandhar district.

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All 6 mandals of Jalandhar

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1003 villages · 890 GPs
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Top villages in Jalandhar

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Quick answers

People often ask about Jalandhar

How many mandals and villages are in Jalandhar district?

Jalandhar district has 6 mandals and 1,003 revenue villages across 890 gram panchayats in Punjab.

Where is the headquarters of Jalandhar district?

The district headquarters of Jalandhar is —.

What is the pincode of Jalandhar district?

Jalandhar district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Jalandhar may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Jalandhar fall under?

Jalandhar district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Jalandhar district?

Jalandhar district had a population of 21,93,590 per the 2011 Census, across 1,003 villages.

When was Jalandhar district formed?

Jalandhar district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Jalandhar district?

Major rivers in Jalandhar district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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