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ABOUT DISTRICT

The district is named after Jalandhar, a demon king, who finds a mention in the Puranas and Mahabharta. According to another legend, Jalandhar was the capital of the kingdom of lav, son of Rama. According to yet another version Jalandhar is said to have derived its name from the vernacular term `Jalandhar’ means area inside the water Read More…

DISTRICT AT A GLANCE

  • Area: 2,632 Sq. Km.
  • Population: 2193590
  • Villages: 954
  • Male: 11,45,211
  • Female: 10,48,379
  • Language: Punjabi, Hindi

Chief Minister

Chief Minister Punjab Sh. Bhagwant Mann

Deputy Commissioner

Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar Sh. Himanshu Aggarwal, IAS