Punjab Pradesh

About Punjab

Punjab is the state of India, located in the northwestern part of the subcontinent. It is bounded by Jammu and Kashmir union territory to the north, Himachal Pradesh state to the northeast, Haryana state to the south and southeast, and Rajasthan state to the southwest and by the country of Pakistan to the west. Punjab in its present form came into existence on November 1, 1966, when most of its predominantly Hindi-speaking areas were separated to form the new state of Haryana. The city of Chandigarh, within the Chandigarh union territory, is the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana.

The people of Punjab are mainly descendants of the so-called Aryan tribes that entered India from the northwest during the 2nd millennium BCE, as well as the pre-Aryan population, probably Dravidians (speakers of Dravidian languages), who had a highly developed civilization. Relics of this civilization have been unearthed at Rupnagar (Ropar). Successive waves of invaders—Greeks, Parthians, Kushans, and Hephthalites (Hunas)—added to the diversity of earlier social, or caste, groups (jatis). Later, invaders under the banner of Islam forced several vanquished groups (such as the Jat peasant caste and the Rajput class of landowners) to convert to the Muslim faith, although many conversions were voluntary under the influence of Sufi saints.

Some two-fifths of Punjab’s population is engaged in the agricultural sector, which accounts for a significant segment of the state’s gross product. Punjab produces an important portion of India’s food grain and contributes a major share of the wheat and rice stock held by the Central Pool (a national repository system of surplus food grain). Much of the state’s agricultural progress and productivity is attributable to the so-called Green Revolution, an international movement launched in the 1960s that introduced not only new agricultural technologies but also high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice.

Punjab is among India’s most widely irrigated states. Government-owned canals and wells are the main sources of irrigation; canals are most common in southern and southwestern Punjab, while wells are more typical of the north and the northeast. The Bhakra Dam project in neighbouring Himachal Pradesh provides much of Punjab’s supply of irrigation

Chief Minister Area Name of Capital No of Districts People Official language
Captain Amarinder Singh 50,362 km2 Chandigarh 22 27,704,236 Punjabi

Tourist Places in Punjab

Amritsar

The moment you hear Amritsar mentioned, your mind is sure to recall the famous attraction in the land – The Golden temple. This ancient land is home to various shrines and places of historical importance. Here are the top destinations in Amritsar. 

  • Golden Temple
  • Jallianwala Bagh
  • Akal Takht
  • Tara Taran Sahib
  • Maharaja Ranjit Singh Panorama
  • Wagah Border
  • Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
  • Rambagh Garden
  • Summer Palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
  • Harike Wetland and Bird Sanctuary
  • Khalsa College
  • Durgiana Temple
  • Bathinda Fort
  • Kaiser Bagh Park

Chandigarh

Chandigarh is the capital of both Punjab and Haryana. The city is considered the best planned city in the country. It is called ‘The City Beautiful’ and you will sure agree with it once you visit the beautiful city where modernization has not destroyed the natural treasures of the land. Here are the top destinations in Chandigarh.

  • The Rock Garden
  • Sukhna Lake
  • Leisure Valley
  • Shanti Kunj
  • Morni Hills
  • Chhatbir Zoo
  • Rose Garden
  • Le Corbusier Centre
  • Government Museum and Art Gallery
  • Sarkaria Cactus Garden
  • Timber Trail
  • Butterfly Park
  • Yadvinder Garden
  • Garden of Fragrance
  • Chandigarh Botanical Garden and Nature Park
  • Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park
  • Chhatbir Zoo
  • Terraced Garden
  • International Dolls Museum

Jalandhar

Jalandhar, the land that boasts of a rich history is also famous for sports goods. This ancient part of the world, which is mentioned in the epic Mahabharata, has some of the most famous sites of historical importance and religious significance. Here are the top attractions in Jalandhar.

  • Imam Nasir Masjid
  • Tulsi Mandir
  • Shaheed-E-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Museum
  • Wonderland Theme Park
  • Devi Talab Mandir
  • Shiv Mandir
  • St. Mary’s Cathedral Church
  • Pushpa Gujral Science City
  • Company Bagh
  • Niku Park
  • Rangla Punjab Haveli
  • Prithvi’s Planet
  • Sheetla Mandir

Patiala

The erstwhile princely state, Patiala, is famously referred to as the ‘City of newspapers’. The city has some of the best architecture that reflects the glorious past of the land. It is a blend of Rajput, Punjabi and Mughal cultures. Given below are the top attractions in Patiala.

  • Qila Mubarak Complex
  • Moti Bagh Palace
  • Banur
  • Samana
  • Baradari Garden
  • Sheesh Mahal
  • Darbar Hall
  • Bir Moti Bagh Sanctuary
  • Lachman Jhoola
  • Kali Temple

Bhatinda

Bhatinda is amongst the ancient cities of Punjab. Some of the monuments found here belong to 3000 BC. Famous for its historical associations, the land was where Guru Gobind Singh challenged and fought the Mughals bravely. Some of the most popular tourist destinations in Bhatinda include:

  • Bhatinda Fort
  • Qila Mubarak
  • Rose Garden
  • Bhatinda Lake
  • Bhatinda Zoological Park
  • Lakhi Jungle
  • Bir Talab Zoo
  • Chetak Park
  • Dhobhi Bazaar

List of Universities & Colleges in Punjab

Central Government Institutions

  • Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali
  • Central University of Punjab, Bathinda

Deemed University

  • Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology
  • Thapar University, Patiala

Private University

  • Apeejay Institute of Management Technical Campus, Jalandhar (Punjab)[6]
  • Adesh University, Bathinda
  • Akal University, Bathinda
  • CT University, Ludhiana
  • Chandigarh University, Mohali
  • Chitkara University, Punjab, Rajpura
  • DAV University, Jalandhar
  • Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh
  • GNA University, Phagwara
  • Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo
  • Indian School of Business, Ajitgarh
  • Lovely Professional University, Phagwara
  • Rayat Bahra University, Mohali
  • RIMT University, Mandi Gobindgarh
  • Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Jalandhar
  • Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib

Autonomous institutions

  • Indian Institute of Management Amritsar
  • Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
  • Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali Punjab
  • Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar
  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda

State Government University

  • Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot
  • Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana
  • Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
  • Guru Ravidas Ayurved University, Hoshiarpur
  • IK Gujral Punjab Technical University,[1] Jalandhar
  • Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, Patiala
  • Maharaja Ranjit Singh State Technical University,[2][3] Bathinda
  • Panjab University, Chandigarh[4]
  • Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
  • Punjabi University, Patiala
  • Punjab Sports University, Patiala
  • Punjabi University Guru Kashi Campus, Talwandi Sabo
  • Punjabi University Regional Centre for Information Technology and Management, Mohali[5]
  • Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala
  • Sardar Beant Singh State University, Gurdaspur
  • Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University, Firozpur
  • Sri Guru Teg Bahadur State University of Law, Tarn Taran district

List of Railway Stations in Punjab

# Code Station Name Place
01 LDH Ludhiana Junction Ludhiana
02 JUC Jalandhar City Junction Jalandhar
03 ASR Amritsar Junction Amritsar
04 JRC Jalandhar Cantonment Junction Jalandhar
05 BEAS Beas Junction Beas
06 PTKC Pathankot Cantt Pathankot Cantt
07 PGW Phagwara Junction Phagwara
08 BTI Bathinda Junction Bhatinda
09 FZR Firozpur Cantonment Junction Firozpur cantonment
10 RPJ Rajpura Junction Rajpura
11 SIR Sirhind Junction Sirhind
12 ABS Abohar Junction Abohar
13 PTA Patiala Patiala
14 PTK Pathankot Junction Pathankot
15 DUI Dhuri Junction Dhuri
16 PHR Phillaur Junction Phillaur
17 KNN Khanna Khanna
18 DZA Dasuya Dasuya
19 SAG Sangrur Sangrur
20 MEX Mukerian Mukerian
21 PUL Rampura Phul Rampura Phul
22 BNN Barnala Barnala
23 FDK Faridkot Faridkot
24 TDO Tanda Urmar Tanda Urmar
25 SASN SAS Nagar Mohali Sahibzada Asngr
26 TAPA Tapa Tapa
27 MET Malerkotla Malerkotla
28 KKP Kot Kapura Junction Kot Kapura
29 MSZ Mansa Mansa
30 MOT Malout Malout
31 GJUT Gangsar Jaito Gangsar Jaitu
32 NBA Nabha Nabha
33 MAUR Maur Maur
34 GDB Giddarbaha Giddarbaha
35 DLSR Dalhousie Road Dalhousie Road
36 BLZ Budhlada Budhlada
37 BAT Batala Junction Batala
38 SFMU Sunam Udham Singh Wala
39 RPAR Rupnagar Rupnagar
40 ANSB Anandpur Sahib Anandpur Sahib
41 KRE Kartarpur Kartarpur
42 GVG Mandi Gobindgarh Govindgarh
43 GSP Gurdaspur Gurdaspur
44 DOA Doraha Doraha
45 MRND Morinda Junction Morinda
46 JGN Jagraon Jagraon
47 AHH Ahmadgarh Ahmadgarh
48 BRZ Bareta Bareta
49 JNL Jandiala Jandiala
50 DHW Dhariwal Dhariwal
51 BCU Bhuchchu Bhucho Mandi
52 DDL Dhandari Kalan Dhandari Kalan
53 NLDM Nangal Dam Nangal Dam
54 SGF Sangat Sangat
55 SQR Sultanpur Lodhi Sultanpur Lodi
56 GNA Goneana Bhai Jagta Goneana
57 TWB Talwandi Talwandi
58 LNK Lohian Khas Junction Lohian Khas
59 MOGA Moga Moga
60 DNN Dinanagar Dinanagar
61 SMRL Samrala Samrala
62 MXH Makhu Makhu
63 MWX Mallanwala Khas Mallanwala Khas
64 KART Kiratpur Sahib Kiratpur Sahib
65 KXH Kapurthala Kapurthala
66 SJNP Sujanpur Sujanpur
67 GRY Goraya Goraya
68 VKA Verka Junction Verka
69 RCF Kapurthala Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala Rail Coach Factory
70 BTIC Bathinda Cantonment Bhatinda Cantt.
71 KRLI Kurali Kurali
72 MDPB Madhopur Punjab Madhopur Punjab
73 GANL Ghanauli Ghanauli
74 CWDA Chuhriwala Dhanna Chuhriwala Dhanna
75 BZG Bilga Bilga
76 FZP Firozpur City Firozpur City
77 GHS Guru Harsahai Guru Harsahai
78 JBD Jalalabad Jalalabad
79 KUKA Khui Khera Khui Khera
80 DHPR Dappar Dappar
81 LDK Ladhuka Ladhuka
82 MG Modelgram Modelgram
83 NRM Nurmahal Nurmahal
84 RMN Raman Raman
85 KUPR Khurdpur Khurdpur
86 BSPN Bassi Pathanan Bassi Pathanam
87 MKS Muktsar Muktsar
88 FGSB Fatehgarh Sahib Fatehgarh Sahib
89 MLX Mullanpur Mullanpur
90 BRW Bariwala Bariwala
91 NRO Nakodar Junction Nakodar
92 MQS Malsian Shahkot Malsian Shahkht
93 FKA Fazilka Junction Fazilka
94 NNKR Nanaksar Nanaksar
95 AJL Ajitwal Ajitwal
96 LKW Lakhewali Lakhewali
97 BPRS Bhogpur Sirwal Bhogpur Sirwal
98 KTKL Kotli Kalan Kotli Kalan
99 BHRL Bharoli Junction Bharoli
100 MRTL Mirthal Mirthal
101 PKK Pakki Pakki
102 CHA Chawapail Chawapall
103 SNL Sahnewal  Sanahwal
104 ALAL Alal Alal
105 HSX Hoshiarpur Hoshiarpur
106 LHA Lehra Gaga Lehra Gaga
107 QRP Kila Raipur Kila Raipur
108 KARR Kharar Mohali
109 KUP Kup Kup
110 PMH Parao Mahna Parao Mahna
111 RRAL Rure Asal
112 BVW Bahminiwala Bahminiwala
113 JDK Jandoke
114 KCZ Kairon
115 GHG Ghagghar Ghagghar
116 BXO Boparai
117 PMQ Parmanand Parna Nand
118 GYL Gharyala
119 WLA Valtoha
120 RKG Rattok Gudwara
121 QDN Qadian
122 DTW Datewas Datewas
123 KGKD Kang Khurd Kang Khurd
124 LDW Ladhowal Ladhowal
125 SBJ Sarai Banjara Sarai Banjara
126 DAVC DAV College Jalalabad Jalalabad DAV College
127 SULH Sulhani Sulhani
128 DODH Dodh Dodh
129 SCPD Suchi Pind Suchipind
130 JPS Jamalpur Shaikhan Jmlpr Shaikhan
131 GOD Gidarpindi Gidarpindi
132 SMU Shambhu Sambhu
133 SDY Sadhoogarh Sadhoo Garh
134 NAS Nasrala Nasrala
135 CKM Chauki Man Chauki Man
136 SDZ Sindhar Sindhar
137 CIA Chheharta Chheharta
138 KYY Kariha Kariha
139 BMK Birang Khera Birang Khera
140 LLU Lalru Lalru
141 SRX Sura Nussi Suranussi
142 SEQ Sekha Sekha
143 JTH Jhok Tahal Singh Jhoktahal Singh
144 JWN Jiwa Arain Jiwa Arain
145 NGWN Noganwan Noganwan
146 KIQ Khai Phemeki Khai Phemeki
147 SNB Satnaur Badesron Satnaur Badesron
148 KRSW Kohar Singh Wala Kohar Singhwala
149 SGA Shergarh Shergarh
150 PPB Partabpura Partabpura
151 KTF Kot Fatteh Kotfatteh
152 TSS Talli Saida Sahu Talli Saidasahu
153 HYA Hadiyaya Hadiaya
154 SQJ Saila Khurd Saila Khurd
155 BNGL Bhangala Bhangala
156 KSA Khasa Khasa
157 TRA Tangra Tangra
158 KUDN Kudni Kudni
159 KWJ Khojewala Khojewala
160 MGWD Mahngarwal Doaba Mahngarwal Doaba
161 PJA Pajian Pajian
162 AWL Alawalpur Alawalpur
163 CTW Chhintanwala Chhintanwala
164 NPX Narinderpura Narindarpura
165 BTR Butari Butari
166 BWF Butewala Butewala
167 BQH Bhanohad Punjab Bhanohad Punjab
168 TQL Theh Qalandar Theh Qalandar
169 BFE Bahawal Basi Bahawal Basi
170 DAU Dagru Dagru
171 RKK Ratangarh Kanakwal Ratangarh Kanakwal
172 MLKH Mulewal Khaihra Halt Mulewal Khaihra
173 DAVJ DAV College Jalandhar D.a.v.c.h. Jalandhar
174 BWX Bahman Diwana Bahman Diwana
175 DBN Dhablan Dhablan
176 CJL Chhajli Chajli
177 BARJ Bharatgarh Bharatgarh
178 GSW Gurusar Sehnewala Gursar Shnewala
179 HMI Himmatana Himmatana
180 KKL Kala Bakra Kala Bakra
181 GGKR Govindgarh Khokhar Govindgarh Khokhar
182 JHK Jethuke Jethuke
183 GSR Garhshankar Garhshankar
184 MFM Mahalam Mahalam
185 JHWR Jhawar Jhawar
186 MXP Malupota Malupota
187 GHA Golehwala Golehwala
188 MYE Mandhali Mandhali
189 MOW Mananwala Mananwala
190 KKRL Kakrala Kakrala
191 BBKR Baba Bakala Raiya Halt Baba Bakalaraya
192 JK Jakolari Jakolari
193 DDY Dudwindi Dudwindi
194 MSSD Maheshari Sandhuan Mahesharisndhn
195 KZW Katar Singhwala Katar Singhwala
196 MASK Maisar Khana Maisar Khana
197 JGW Jogiwala Jogiwala
198 KLI Kauli Kauli
199 KZX Khudda Kurala Khudda Korala
200 MNPR Mianpur Minapur
201 MAUL Mauli Mauli
202 GHB Gahri Bhagi Gahri Bhagi
203 GILA Ghiala Ghiala
204 FSR Faqar Sar Faqarsar
205 GILL Gill Gill
206 HMR Hamira Hamira
207 GJW Gajuwala Gajuwala
208 BATM Batala Sugar Mills Batala Sugar Mills
209 KLSX Kaulseri Kaulseri
210 BDBG Badhai Balamgarh Halt Badhai Balamgarh
211 KLWL Kilanwali Punjab Kilanwali Punjab
212 DIW Dhilwan Dhilwan
213 NSS Nawanshahr Doaba Junction Nawanshahr Doaba
214 DDK Dhindsa Dhindsa
215 JNT Jaintipura Jaintipura
216 JJJ Jaijon Doaba Jaijon Doaba
217 LHM Lehra Muhabbat Lehra Muhabbat
218 BSGR Bhagsar Bhagsar
219 ATT Atari Shyam Singh Attari
220 CKA Chak Pakhewala Chak Pakhewala
221 PAX Patti Patti
222 CKLA Chak Banwala Chak Banwala
223 RHW Rohira Ghallu Ghara Rohira Galughra
224 CWN Charawan Charawan
225 BTTN Bhattian Bhatian
226 MKBH Manwala Kot Bak Manwala Kot Bak
227 KNG Kathunangal Kathunangal
228 GTQ Gumtali Halt Gumtali
229 GNZ Gahndran Halt Gahndran
230 BHM Bahram Bahram
231 SOHL Sohal Sohal
232 JBW Jhabelwali Jhabelwali
233 RLS Romana Albel Singh Romana Albel Singh
234 KASH Kultham Abdulla Shah Halt Kulthamabdullashah
235 PHS Ferozeshah Ferozeshah
236 BWZ Baddowal Baddowal
237 CHN Chhina Chhina
238 GRN Gurnay Gurnay
239 CEU Chiheru Chiheru
240 BZ Bharur Bharur
241 GSB Garna Sahib Garna Sahib
242 KAGR Kahangarh Kagangarh
243 KHHJ Khatkar Kalan Jhandaji Khatkar Kalan
244 SWG Sidhwan Sidhwan
245 SWX Saidanwala Saidanwala
246 PTE Patiala Cantonment Patiala Cant.
247 BWB Bagwali Bagwali
248 DOC Daun Kalan Daun Kalan
249 BSS Bahadur Singh Wala Bahadur Singh Wala
250 SRM Sarna Sarna
251 RRW Roranwala Roranwala
252 PTRL Pathrala Pathrala
253 CBX Chand Bhan Chand Bhan
254 UCB Unchi Bassi Unchi Bassi
255 GUNS Ghunas Ghunas
256 BLJA Bhalojala Halt
257 SPJB Saidpur Jalalabad Halt
258 KDSB Khadur Sahib
259 GWSB Goindwal Sahib
260 AJTM Ajit Gill Matta Ajitgill Matta
261 BNLS Bangi Nihal Singh Bangi Nihalsingh
262 HSQ Husainpur Husainpur
263 SCQ Sham Chaurasi Sham Chaurasi
264 GZS Giani Zail Singh Sandhwan Giani Zail Singh Sandhwan
265 CGH Cholang Cholang
266 LKK Lyallpur Khalsa College Halt
267 WDJ Wander Jatana Wanderjatana
268 JME Jamsher Khas
269 KBU Kasu Begu Kasu Begu
270 PKZ Pipli Pakhi Kalan Pipli Pakhi Kalan
271 TYK Thabalke
272 SQK Shankar
273 BXB Banga Banga
274 MJTA Majitha
275 KTGN Kotla Gujran
276 FGCN Fatehgarh Churian
277 BHX Bulluana Bulluana
278 HDWL Hardorwal
279 RDS Ramdas
280 BLND Bolina Doaba Bolinna Doaba
281 RCR Ratar Chattar
282 DBNK Dera Baba Nanak
283 KEMK Khem Karan
284 SSZ Sadda Singhwala Sadda Singhwala
285 BGTN Bhagtanwala