Punjab Wild life

Punjab Wild life Punjab is one of the smallest states of India with an area of 50,362 sq.km. It is primarily an agrarian state with 84% area under intensive cultivation.  Over time, partitioning of the original area of Punjab into various states and diversion of large areas of forestland for non-forestry purposes such as agriculture … Read more Punjab Wild life

Populatio of Punjab

Populatio of Punjab Punjab Population 2011 As per details from Census 2011, Punjab has population of 2.77 Crores, an increase from figure of 2.44 Crore in 2001 census. Total population of Punjab as per 2011 census is 27,743,338 of which male and female are 14,639,465 and 13,103,873 respectively. In 2001, total population was 24,358,999 in which males … Read more Populatio of Punjab

Natural hazards in Punjab 2

Geological Disasters Earthquake:- Based on tectonic features and records of past earthquakes, a seismic zoning map of India has been prepared by a committee of experts under the auspices of Bureau of Indian Standard. In this seismic zoning map, most of the area of Punjab State lies in Zone III and IV. However, northern boundary … Read more Natural hazards in Punjab 2

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