Geographical Facts about Punjab

Discover key geographical facts about Punjab, including its location, climate, topography, rivers, natural resources, and important geographical features.

Sakshi Gupta Last updated on February 5th, 2025 12:56 pm Leave a comment

Geographical Facts about Punjab

Description		Fact
Total Area		50,362 sq. km. (1.53% of india)
Rural Area		48265 sq. km. (95.83%)
Urban Area		2097 sq. km. (4.16%)
Regions		Majha, Doaba, Malwa
Latitude		29°30′ N to 32°32′ N
Longitude		73°55′ E to 76°50′ E
Average Rainfall		629.8 mm
Cropping Intensity		191.70%
Divisions		5
Districts		23
Newly created Districts		Malerkotla (2 June, 2021)Pathankot and Fazilka (27 July, 2011)
Sub-Division/Tehsil		97
Sub Tehsils		82
Blocks		154
Towns (2011 Census)		143
Cities (2011 Census)		74
Inhabited Villages (2011)		12581
Zila Parishad		23
Municipal Committees		167
Municipal Corporations		13
Legislature		Unicameral
Lok Sabha Seats		13
Rajya Sabha Seats		7
Vidhan Sabha Seats		117

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