Top Cities in Punjab
Punjab is a state located in northern India and is home to several cities, each with its own unique history and character. Some of the major cities in Punjab include Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, and Chandigarh. Ludhiana is the largest city in the state, with a population of over 1.6 million people. It is an industrial hub, famous for its textile and garment manufacturing industries.
Amritsar is another major city, with a population of approximately 1.2 million people. It is known for the iconic Golden Temple, which is a popular pilgrimage site for Sikhs from all over the world. Jalandhar, with a population of around 900,000 people, is known for its sports equipment manufacturing industry.
Patiala, with a population of approximately 400,000 people, is known for its royal heritage and rich history. Chandigarh, the capital of Punjab, is a planned city with a population of approximately 1.1 million people. It serves as the administrative capital of the state as well as the shared capital of the neighboring state of Haryana.
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Punjab Cities by Population
| # | City | City Population | Metropolitan Population |
| 1 | Ludhiana | 1,618,879 | 1,618,879 |
| 2 | Amritsar | 1,132,383 | 1,183,705 |
| 3 | Jalandhar | 862,886 | 873,725 |
| 4 | Patiala | 406,192 | 445,196 |
| 5 | Bathinda | 285,788 | 285,788 |
| 6 | Hoshiarpur | 168,653 | 168,653 |
| 7 | Batala | 156,619 | 158,404 |
| 8 | Moga | 150,411 | 159,897 |
| 9 | Pathankot | 148,937 | 159,909 |
| 10 | Mohali | 146,213 | 176,152 |
| 11 | Abohar | 145,302 | 145,302 |
| 12 | Malerkotla | 135,424 | 135,424 |
| 13 | Khanna | 128,137 | 128,137 |
| 14 | Muktsar | 116,747 | 116,747 |
| 15 | Barnala | 116,449 | 116,449 |
| 16 | Firozpur | 110,313 | 110,313 |
| 17 | Kapurthala | 98,916 | 98,916 |
Chandigarh serves as the shared capital of Punjab and Haryana, and it constitutes the bulk of the Chandigarh Capital Region or Greater Chandigarh, which also includes the adjacent satellite cities of Panchkula in Haryana and Mohali in Punjab.
| # | City | City Population | Metropolitan Population |
| 1 | Chandigarh | 961,587 | 1,025,682 |
Source: Census 2011
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