Vegetation of Punjab

Vegetation  of Punjab:- Introduction:- Plains in the state of Punjab do not have any thick forests, the only available patches are of grass, small bush and shrubs. In the southern east part of state of Punjab and the areas of Hoshiarpur and Multan, the delicious mango fruit is grown. The other varieties of fruits that … Read more Vegetation of Punjab

Major cities of Punjab

At present there are total 168 statutary towns in Punjab and another 69 census towns. Thus there are total 237 towns (or say cities) in Punjab. The list of statutary towns include 10 Municipal Corporations, 96 Municipal Councils, 59 Nagar Panchayats and 3 Cantonment Boards. Bathinda with 21 towns is the district with largest number of towns. Pathankot, … Read more Major cities of Punjab

Natural hazards in Punjab 1

The State of Punjab suffers mainly from two natural hazards, namely, flood and earthquakes, of which floods have quite a high frequency of occurrence, whereas earthquakes of M > 5.0 have a moderate frequency within and close to the boundary of the State. Theoretically risk is said to be the product of hazard and vulnerability … Read more Natural hazards in Punjab 1

Agriculture of Punjab

Punjab holds place of pride among the Indian States for its outstanding achievements in agricultural development. The state has witnessed tremendous increase in the agricultural production during the Green Revolution period, mainly due to healthy mix of institutional and technological factors. Agrarian economy, consolidation of landholdings, reclamation of new agricultural lands, development of irrigation, use … Read more Agriculture of Punjab

Climate of Punjab

Climate of Punjab:- Introduction:- Climate can be defined as the average weather experienced by a region over a period of time. There are various deciding factors for climatic changes like precipitation, temperature, clouds, wind and sunshine. Climate governs the various factors like economic development, clothing, food habits, cultural and social living of the region. Punjab … Read more Climate of Punjab

Punjab: Geographical Location

  Physical location in India: Punjab is a small state situated in NorthWest part of India.It is a border state, having international border with Pakistan on the western side. River Satluj and Ravi flow along most parts of this international border. In the below map, purple colored showing Punjab location on the map of India. … Read more Punjab: Geographical Location

Punjab Ecotourism

The first impression of Punjab one gets is that of a land pulsating with prosperity. The plains of Punjab, with their fertile soil and abundant water supply, are naturally suited to be the breadbasket for India. The land of Punjab is a land of exciting culture, myriad images of swaying emerald green fields and hearty … Read more Punjab Ecotourism

Punjab:Transport

        Punjab is one of the richest states of India due to high fertile land and availability of water. Transport plays an important role in economy of state. Punjab has well connected roads and railways for the transport to all the big cities within and outside the state. Both Public and Private … Read more Punjab:Transport

Punjab: Energy Resources

    Punjab stands at good position if we talk about energy resources. Due to perennial river water it has vast potential of hydel energy all through the year. Some of the thermal and hydel power plants of Punjab has been listed below: Thermal S.No. Power Plant Capacity Remarks 1 Guru Hargobind Thermal Plant, LehraMohabbat, … Read more Punjab: Energy Resources

Rivers and drainage system of Punjab

The word Punjab is made of two words Punj (Five) + Aab (Water) i.e. land of five rivers. It is named so because of the five rivers flowing through this land and these five rivers of Punjab are Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum. Historically, Punjab was the name of the region containing today’s states of Punjab … Read more Rivers and drainage system of Punjab