Jalandhar
Jalandhar | |
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Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha with Guru Nanak Mission Hospital Guru Ravidass Dham in Bootan Mandi | |
| Coordinates: 31°19′34″N 75°34′34″E / 31.326015°N 75.576180°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Jalandhar |
| Named after | In Water |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democratic |
| • Body | Political |
| • Divisional Commissioner | Pardeep Kumar, IAS |
| • Deputy Commissioner | Himanshu Aggarwal, IAS |
| • Member of Parliament | Charanjit Singh Channi, INC |
| 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 |
| sex ratio | 922 females per 1000 male |
| Website | jalandhar |
Jalandhar (Punjabi: Jalandhara, pronounced [dʒəːlən̪(d̪)tə̀ɾᵊ]) 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. The National Highway 1 (NH1), crosses Jalandhar, further enhancing its connectivity.
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).