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Punjab, famously referred to as ‘The land of five rivers’, is situated in the north western part of India. This fertile land ranks amongst the most ancient civilizations in the world. Punjab is also famous for its religious diversity as it was here many religious movements were initiated. The scenic landscape, rich history and famous … Read more Major tourist places in 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
Agricultural Production and Cropping Pattern The total production of foodgrains has increased over the years. It was 192.18 lakh metric tons in 1990-91 and showed increase of 38.95% in 2014-15(P) i.e. 267.03 lakh metric tons. Further, it is estimated that the production of foodgrains would be 286.05(E) lakh metric ton in 2015-16. The production of … Read more Agricultural Production and Cropping Pattern in 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
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 is made of two words Pun(five) + Aab(water) . This literally means a lands which is drained by five rivers. These five rivers are Satluj, Beas, Ravi, Jhelum and Chenab. We can divide Punjab into following categories according to relief and its physical structure: Northern Shivalik Hills Great Alluvial … Read more Punjab: Relief and Structure
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
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