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{{Short description|Metropolis in Punjab, India}}
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{{About|the municipality in Punjab |its namesake district|Jalandhar district}}
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'''Jalandhar''' (erstwhile '''Jullundur''') is a city in the [[India]]n state of [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]. Jalandhar lies alongside the [[Grand Trunk Road]] and is a well-connected rail and road junction. Jalandhar is 146&nbsp;km<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Jalandhar,+Punjab,+India/Chandigarh,+India/data=!4m8!4m7!1m2!1m1!1s0x391a5a5747a9eb91:0xc74b34c05aa5b4b8!1m2!1m1!1s0x390fed0be66ec96b:0xa5ff67f9527319fe!3e0?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj2wdz92qznAhVUzTgGHfIeA-QQox0wAHoECAsQEQ|title=Jalandhar to Chandigarh|website=Jalandhar to Chandigarh|language=en|access-date=2020-01-31}}</ref> northwest of [[Chandigarh]], the state capital of [[Punjab]] and [[Haryana]] and 82.5&nbsp;km (51.2&nbsp;mi) South-East of [[Amritsar]]. ''Jullundur'' was the common [[English language|English]] spelling during [[Company rule in India]] and the [[British Raj]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?volume=14&objectid=DS405.1.I34_V14_237.gif|title=Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 14, page 231 -- Imperial Gazetteer of India -- Digital South Asia Library|website=dsal.uchicago.edu|access-date=2019-08-14}}</ref>
'''Jalandhar''' ([[International Phonetic Alphabet|IPA]]: {{IPA|/d͡ʒəːləndə̀ɾᵊ/}}) is a city in the state of [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] in India. With a considerable population, it ranks as the [[List of cities in Punjab and Chandigarh by population|third most-populous city]] in the state and is the largest city in the [[Doaba]] region. Jalandhar lies alongside the historical [[Grand Trunk Road]] and is a well-connected junction for both rail and road networks. The [[National Highway 1 (India)|National Highway 1]] (NH1), crosses Jalandhar, further enhancing its connectivity.


==History==
==History==
[[File:Mughal Kos Minar.jpg|thumb|300px|left|[[Kos Minar]] along [[Grand Trunk Road]] in Dakhini near Jalandhar, from [[Sher Shah Suri]] period]]
[[File:Mughal Kos Minar.jpg|thumb|left|[[Kos Minar]] along [[Grand Trunk Road]] in Dakhini near Jalandhar, from [[Sher Shah Suri]] period]]
The history of Jalandhar District comprises three periods — ancient, medieval and modern.
The history of Jalandhar District comprises three periods — ancient, medieval and modern.


The city may be named after [[Jalandhara]], a demon king, who is named in the [[Puranas]] and [[Mahabharata]]. The city was founded by Devasya Verma as mentioned in [[Vedas]]. Other possibilities include that it was the capital of the kingdom of [[Lava (Ramayana)|Lava]], son of [[Rama]] or that the name derives from the vernacular term ''Jalandhar'', meaning area inside the water, i.e., tract lying between the two rivers Satluj and Beas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jalandhar.nic.in/origin.aspx|title=Welcome to Official Website of Jalandhar District, Punjab|access-date=8 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150709023102/http://jalandhar.nic.in/origin.aspx|archive-date=9 July 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The whole of Punjab and the area of present Jalandhar District was part of the Indus Valley Civilization. [[Harappa]] and [[Mohenjo-daro]] are the sites where remains of the [[Indus Valley Civilization]] have been found extensively. The archaeological explorations made during recent years have pushed the ancient times of Jalandhar District of Harappa period.
=== Ancient ===
The city may be named after [[Jalandhara]], a [[Nath]] Guru who was from here.{{Citation needed|reason=Speculative|date=January 2022}}. It may also be named after [[Jalandhara]], a son of [[Shiva]] mentioned in the [[Shiva Purana]]. The city was founded by Devasya Verma as mentioned in the [[Vedas]]. Other possibilities include that it was the capital of the kingdom of [[Lava (Ramayana)|Lava]], a son of [[Rama]], or that the name derives from the vernacular term ''Jalandhar'', meaning area inside the water, i.e., tract lying between the two rivers [[Sutlej|Satluj]] and [[Beas City|Beas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jalandhar.nic.in/origin.aspx|title=Welcome to Official Website of Jalandhar District, Punjab|access-date=8 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150709023102/http://jalandhar.nic.in/origin.aspx|archive-date=9 July 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> The whole of Punjab and the area of present Jalandhar District was part of the [[Indus Valley Civilisation|Indus Valley Civilization]]. [[Harappa]] and [[Mohenjo-daro]] are the sites where remains of the [[Indus Valley civilisation]] have been found extensively. The archaeological explorations made during recent years have pushed the ancient times of Jalandhar District of the [[Harappa]] period. Jalandhar was known as [[Prasthala]] during the [[Vedic period]] and it was the capital of the [[Trigarta Kingdom]].<ref>Dinesh Prasad Saklani, Ancient Communities of the Himalaya, p.45</ref>
 
=== Medieval ===
Jalandhar and the [[Doaba]] may have been conquered around 1070 by the [[Ghaznavids]] during the reign of [[Ibrahim of Ghazni]].<ref>John Hutchison, Jean Philippe Vogel, History of the Panjab Hill States, Asian Educational Services, 1994 - Punjab Hill States (India), p.122</ref> The city was conquered by Raja [[Jasrat]] in 1431.<ref>{{Cite journal|author-link=K. S. Lal |last=Lal |first=K. S. |date=1958 |title=Jasrat Khokhar |url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/44145212 |journal=Proceedings of the Indian History Congress |volume=21 |pages=274–281 |jstor=44145212 |issn=2249-1937}}</ref> It later formed part of the province of [[Lahore]] during the [[Delhi Sultanate]] and [[Mughal Empire]]. The 18th century saw upheaval in Jalandhar amidst an anarchy caused by the disintegration of the Mughals and power struggles involving [[Nader Shah's invasion of the Mughal Empire|Persians]], [[Durrani Empire|Afghans]] and [[Sikhs]]. It was captured by the [[Singhpuria Misl|Faizullahpuria Misl]] in 1766, and in 1811 [[Maharaja Ranjit Singh]] incorporated it within the [[Sikh Empire]].<ref>Parminder Singh Grover Moga, Davinderjit Singh, Discover Punjab: Attractions of Punjab, Parminder Singh Grover, 20 May 2011</ref>


Jalandhar was conquered by the [[Ghaznavids]] during the reign of [[Ibrahim of Ghazni]] between 1058 and 1089.<ref>John Hutchison, Jean Philippe Vogel, History of the Panjab Hill States, Asian Educational Services, 1994 - Punjab Hill States (India), p.122</ref> It later formed part of the province of [[Lahore]] during the [[Delhi Sultanate]] and [[Mughal Empire]]. The 18th century saw upheaval in Jalandhar amidst an anarchy caused by the disintegration of the Mughals and power struggles involving [[Nader Shah's invasion of the Mughal Empire|Persians]], [[Durrani Empire|Afghans]] and [[Sikhs]]. It was captured by the [[Singhpuria Misl|Faizullahpuria Misl]] in 1766, and in 1811 [[Ranjit Singh]] incorporated it within the [[Sikh Empire]].<ref>Parminder Singh Grover Moga, Davinderjit Singh, Discover Punjab: Attractions of Punjab, Parminder Singh Grover, 20 May 2011</ref>
In 1849, following the annexation of the Punjab by the [[East India Company]], the city of Jalandhar, written in English as Jullundur by company officials, became the headquarters of the division and [[Jalandhar district|District]] of the same name. In 1858, company rule in India ended and the city became part of the [[British Raj]]. In the mid to late 19th century, the Punjab administration regarded Jullundur as too densely populated and farmed to capacity. This led to the district being a chief recruitment area for settlers to colonise the newly irrigated [[Punjab Canal Colonies]], in western Punjab.<ref>Tom G. Kessinger, University of California, Berkeley. Center for South and Southeast Asia Studies, Vilyatpur, 1848-1968: Social and Economic Change in a North Indian Village, University of California Press, 1 January 1974, p.16</ref>


In 1849, following the annexation of the Punjab by the [[East India Company]], the city of Jalandhar, written in English as Jullundur by Company officials, became the headquarters of the Division and [[Jalandhar district|District]] of the same name. In 1858 Company rule in India ended and the city became part of the British Raj. In the mid to late 19th century, the Punjab administration regarded Jullundur as too densely populated and farmed to capacity. This led to the district being a chief recruitment area for settlers to colonise the newly irrigated [[Punjab Canal Colonies]] in western Punjab.<ref>Tom G. Kessinger, University of California, Berkeley. Center for South and Southeast Asia Studies, Vilyatpur, 1848-1968: Social and Economic Change in a North Indian Village, University of California Press, 1 Jan 1974, p.16</ref>
=== Modern ===
The [[Khilafat Movement]] started in the district in the early 1920s to bring pressure on the government to change their policy towards [[Turkey]]. [[Mahatma Gandhi]] extended sympathy and support to this movement, however in response, the District was declared a 'Proclaimed Area' under the [[Seditious Meetings Act 1819|Seditious Meetings Act]]. In 1924, Pakistani general and military dictator [[Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq]] was born in the city.


The [[Khilafat Movement]] started in the district in early 1920 to bring pressure on the government to change their policy towards [[Turkey]]. [[Mahatma Gandhi]] extended sympathy and support to this movement however in response the District was declared a 'Proclaimed Area' under the Seditious Meetings Act. In 1924, Pakistani general and military dictator [[Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq]] was born in the city.
Prior to the [[partition of India]], Muslims were in plurality in Jalandhar district. According to the 1941 census, [[Muslims]] made up 45.2% of the population, compared to [[Hindus]] and [[Sikhs]] being 27.6% and 26.5% respectively.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://www.punjabpartition.com/single-post/2018/11/18/1941-Punjab-Census-and-its-Interpretation|title=1941 Punjab Census and its Interpretation|date=18 November 2018}}</ref> Within a period of 10 years, from 1941 to 1951, the [[Muslims|Muslim]] population in Jalandhar district reduced from 45.2% to 0.2%.<ref name=":0" />


The [[Partition of India]] in 1947 saw Jalandhar become part of the new dominion of [[India]]. The resulting rioting and violence caused by Partition led to major demographic change in the district, with the exodus of the large Muslim population and the arrival of Hindus and Sikhs from newly created [[Pakistan]].
== Geography ==
=== Climate ===
The city has a [[hot semi-arid climate]] with cool winters and long, hot summers. Summers last from April to June and winters from November to February. Temperatures in the summer vary from average highs of around {{convert|41|C|F|1|disp=or}} to average lows of around {{convert|25|C|F|disp=or}}. Winter temperatures have highs of {{convert|19|C|F|1|disp=or}} to lows of {{convert|6|C}}. The climate is dry, except during the brief southwest monsoon season during July and August. The average annual rainfall is about {{convert|70|cm|in|disp=or}}. In 2018, Jalandhar witnessed unusually heavy rainfall, with an over 20% increase from average rainfall levels.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/punjab/jalandhar/news/heavy-rainfall-in-punjab-monsoon-news-5918894.html|title=Heavy Rainfall|work=Dainik Bhaskar |date=18 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180725153326/https://www.bhaskar.com/punjab/jalandhar/news/heavy-rainfall-in-punjab-monsoon-news-5918894.html|archive-date=25 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Since it is located in the northern plains, the area feels quite cold during winters and very hot during summers.


==Climate==
=== Rainfall ===
The city has a [[humid subtropical climate]] with cool winters and long, hot summers. Summers last from April to June and winters from November to February. Temperatures in the summer vary from average highs of around {{convert|48|C}} to average lows of around {{convert|25|C}}. Winter temperatures have highs of {{convert|19|C}} to lows of {{convert|-7|C}}. The climate is dry on the whole, except during the brief southwest monsoon season during July and August. The average annual rainfall is about 70&nbsp;cm. In 2018, Jalandhar witnessed Heavy rainfall, with over 20% increase from average rainfall.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/punjab/jalandhar/news/heavy-rainfall-in-punjab-monsoon-news-5918894.html|title=Heavy Rainfall|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180725153326/https://www.bhaskar.com/punjab/jalandhar/news/heavy-rainfall-in-punjab-monsoon-news-5918894.html|archive-date=25 July 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Since it is in the northern plains, it feels really cold during winters and very hot during summers.
The city receives an average annual rainfall of approximately {{convert|700|mm|inch}}. However, fluctuations are not uncommon, as observed in 2018 when Jalandhar experienced a significant increase in precipitation. The city registered over a 20% increase from its average rainfall that year, which marked it as a year of heavy rainfall.


{{Weather box|location= Jalandhar
Despite the variations in climate across seasons, one thing remains constant: the extremity of temperatures, with winters feeling notably cold, and summers, feelings markedly hot due to Jalandhar's location in the northern plains.{{Weather box|location= Jalandhar
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|Nov low C= 12.1
|Nov low C= 12.1
|Dec low C= 7.2
|Dec low C= 7.2
|Jan precipitation mm= 10.7
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|Feb precipitation mm= 16.7
|Jan rain mm= 10.7
|Mar precipitation mm= 32.8
|Feb rain mm= 16.7
|Apr precipitation mm= 15.2
|Mar rain mm= 32.8
|May precipitation mm= 20.4
|Apr rain mm= 15.2
|Jun precipitation mm= 69.7
|May rain mm= 59.4
|Jul precipitation mm= 155.2
|Jun rain mm= 89.7
|Aug precipitation mm= 183.6
|Jul rain mm= 175.2
|Sep precipitation mm= 60.0
|Aug rain mm= 223.6
|Oct precipitation mm= 1.5
|Sep rain mm= 60.6
|Nov precipitation mm= 6
|Oct rain mm= 1.5
|Dec precipitation mm= 15
|Nov rain mm= 16
|source = <ref>http://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/INXX0060?from=dayDetails_bottomnav_business| title = Average Weather for Jalandhar — Temperature and Precipitation | accessdate = 4 November 2012|publisher = The Weather Channel</ref>|date=August 2012}}
|Dec rain mm= 15.9
|source = <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/INXX0060?from=dayDetails_bottomnav_business| title = Average Weather for Jalandhar — Temperature and Precipitation | access-date = 4 November 2012|publisher = The Weather Channel}}</ref>|date=August 2012}}Jalandhar has been ranked 39th best "National Clean Air City" under (Category 2 3-10L Population cities) in India.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 September 2024 |title=Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024 |url=https://prana.cpcb.gov.in/ncapServices/robust/fetchFilesFromDrive/Swachh_Vayu_Survekshan_2024_Result.pdf |website=Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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===Population===
===Population===
 
As per the 2011 census, Jalandhar had a population of 868,929, of which 460,811 were male, and 408,118 female. The literacy rate is 86.20%: for males are 88.81% and females 83.26%. Children of 0-6 years are 90,044 (10.36%), with a sex ratio of 867 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes are 27.26% of the population.<ref name=districtcensus>{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=District Census Handbook: Jalandhar |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/998/download/3006/DH_2011_0303_PART_A_DCHB_JALANDHAR.pdf |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]] |page=61}}</ref>
As per provisional data of 2011 census Jalandhar had a population of 873,725, of which 463,975 were male and 409,750 female.
 
===Literacy===
The literacy rate was 86.22 per cent.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/8-jalandhar.html | title=Jalandhar City Population Census 2011-2019 &#124; Punjab | access-date=24 March 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161228010302/http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/8-jalandhar.html | archive-date=28 December 2016 | url-status=live | df=dmy-all }}</ref> For males and females respectively the literacy rate was 88.82% and 83.30%


===Religion===
===Religion===
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As per the census of 2011, [[Hinduism]] and [[Sikhism]] are the religions of the vast majority of people in Jalandhar.


Prior to the [[partition of India|partition of India and Pakistan]] in 1947, Jalandhar had a large population of Muslims. According to 1941 census of Punjab, Muslims made up 45.2% of the population, compared to Hindus and Sikhs being 27.6% and 26.5% respectively.<ref name=":0">[https://www.punjabpartition.com/single-post/2018/11/18/1941-Punjab-Census-and-its-Interpretation]</ref> Within a period of 10 years, from 1941 to 1951, Muslim population in Jalandhar reduced from 45.2% to 0.2%.<ref name=":0" />
As per the census of 2011, [[Hinduism]] is the predominant religion in Jalandhar city, with adherents of [[Sikhism]] being a significant minority.
 
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Religious groups in Jalandhar City (1868−2011){{efn|1891-1941: Data for the entirety of the town of Jalandhar, which included Jalandhar Municipality and Jalandhar Cantonment.<ref name="Census1941"/>{{rp|32}}|name="JalandharCity1881to1941"}}
! rowspan="2" |[[Religion in India|Religious]]<br/>group
! colspan="2" |1868<ref name="Census1868">{{cite web|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/saoa.crl.25057644 |jstor=saoa.crl.25057644 |access-date=7 July 2024 |title=Report on the census of the Punjab taken on 10th January, 1868. |year=1868 |pages=66 |last1=(India) |first1=Punjab }}</ref>
! colspan="2" |1881<ref name="Census1881">{{cite web|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/saoa.crl.25057656 |jstor=saoa.crl.25057656 |access-date=14 January 2024 |title=Census of India, 1881 Report on the Census of the Panjáb Taken on the 17th of February 1881, vol. I. |year=1881 }}</ref><ref name="Census1881B">{{cite web|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/saoa.crl.25057657 |jstor=saoa.crl.25057657 |access-date=14 January 2024 |title=Census of India, 1881 Report on the Census of the Panjáb Taken on the 17th of February 1881, vol. II. |year=1881}}</ref>{{rp|520}}
! colspan="2" |1891<ref name="Census1891">{{cite web|url=https://www.jstor.org/site/SAOA/SouthAsiaOpenArchivesSAOA/CensusReports-1891-26575632/|title=CENSUS OF INDIA, 1891 GENERAL TABLES BRITISH PROVINCES AND FEUDATORY STATES VOL I|access-date=17 January 2023}}</ref>{{rp|68}}
! colspan="2" |1901<ref name="Census1901">{{cite web|url=https://www.jstor.org/site/SAOA/SouthAsiaOpenArchivesSAOA/CensusReports-1901-26575826/|title=CENSUS OF INDIA, 1901 VOLUME I-A INDIA PART II-TABLES|access-date=17 January 2023}}</ref>{{rp|44}}
! colspan="2" |1911<ref name="Census1911">{{cite web|url=https://www.jstor.org/site/SAOA/SouthAsiaOpenArchivesSAOA/CensusReports-1911-26575903/|title=CENSUS OF INDIA, 1911 VOLUME XIV PUNJAB PART II TABLES|access-date=17 January 2023}}</ref>{{rp|20}}
! colspan="2" |1921<ref name="Census1921">{{cite web|url=https://www.jstor.org/site/SAOA/SouthAsiaOpenArchivesSAOA/CensusReports-1921-26575918/|title=CENSUS OF INDIA, 1921 VOLUME XV PUNJAB AND DELHI PART II TABLES|access-date=17 January 2023}}</ref>{{rp|23}}
! colspan="2" |1931<ref name="Census1931">{{cite web|url=https://www.jstor.org/site/SAOA/SouthAsiaOpenArchivesSAOA/CensusReports-1931-26575928/|title=CENSUS OF INDIA, 1931 VOLUME XVII PUNJAB PART II TABLES|access-date=17 January 2023}}</ref>{{rp|26}}
! colspan="2" |1941<ref name="Census1941">{{cite web|url=https://www.jstor.org/site/south-asia-open-archives/saoa/censusofindia1941-28216851/|title=CENSUS OF INDIA, 1941 VOLUME VI PUNJAB|access-date=17 January 2023}}</ref>{{rp|32}}
! colspan="2" |2011
|-
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!{{Abbr|%|percentage}}
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!{{Abbr|%|percentage}}
!{{abbr|Pop.|Population}}
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!{{abbr|Pop.|Population}}
!{{Abbr|%|percentage}}
!{{abbr|Pop.|Population}}
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!{{abbr|Pop.|Population}}
!{{Abbr|%|percentage}}
!{{abbr|Pop.|Population}}
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!{{abbr|Pop.|Population}}
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|-
| [[Islam]] [[File:Star and Crescent.svg|15px]]
| 33,601
| {{Percentage | 33601 | 50067 | 2 }}
| 31,326
| {{Percentage | 31326 | 52119 | 2 }}
| 38,994
| {{Percentage | 38994 | 66202 | 2 }}
| 40,081
| {{Percentage | 40081 | 67735 | 2 }}
| 40,903
| {{Percentage | 40903 | 69818 | 2 }}
| 42,261
| {{Percentage | 42261 | 71008 | 2 }}
| 52,577
| {{Percentage | 52577 | 89030 | 2 }}
| 80,242
| {{Percentage | 80242 | 135283 | 2 }}
| 12,744
| {{Percentage | 12744 | 868929 | 2 }}
|-
| [[Hinduism]] [[File:Om.svg|15px]]
| 15,921
| {{Percentage | 15921 | 50067 | 2 }}
| 18,514
| {{Percentage | 18514 | 52119 | 2 }}
| 23,085
| {{Percentage | 23085 | 66202 | 2 }}
| 24,715
| {{Percentage | 24715 | 67735 | 2 }}
| 23,383
| {{Percentage | 23383 | 69818 | 2 }}
| 24,253
| {{Percentage | 24253 | 71008 | 2 }}
| 30,833{{efn|name=ad-dharmi|1931-1941: Including [[Ad-Dharmi]]s}}
| {{Percentage | 30833 | 89030 | 2 }}
| 48,375{{efn|name=ad-dharmi}}
| {{Percentage | 48375 | 135283 | 2 }}
| 650,863
| {{Percentage | 650863 | 868929 | 2 }}
|-
| [[Sikhism]] [[File:Khanda.svg|15px]]
| 468
| {{Percentage | 468 | 50067 | 2 }}
| 363
| {{Percentage | 363 | 52119 | 2 }}
| 2,274
| {{Percentage | 2274 | 66202 | 2 }}
| 901
| {{Percentage | 901 | 67735 | 2 }}
| 3,636
| {{Percentage | 3636 | 69818 | 2 }}
| 2,686
| {{Percentage | 2686 | 71008 | 2 }}
| 3,003
| {{Percentage | 3003 | 89030 | 2 }}
| 4,676
| {{Percentage | 4676 | 135283 | 2 }}
| 185,869
| {{Percentage | 185869 | 868929 | 2 }}
|-
| [[Christianity]] [[File:Christian cross.svg|15px]]
| 77
| {{Percentage | 77 | 50067 | 2 }}
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
| 1,569
| {{Percentage | 1569 | 66202 | 2 }}
| 1,543
| {{Percentage | 1543 | 67735 | 2 }}
| 1,440
| {{Percentage | 1440 | 69818 | 2 }}
| 1,322
| {{Percentage | 1322 | 71008 | 2 }}
| 1,533
| {{Percentage | 1533 | 89030 | 2 }}
| 977
| {{Percentage | 977 | 135283 | 2 }}
| 8,889
| {{Percentage | 8889 | 868929 | 2 }}
|-
| [[Jainism]] [[File:Jain_Prateek_Chihna.svg|15px]]
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
| 373
| {{Percentage | 373 | 52119 | 2 }}
| 347
| {{Percentage | 347 | 66202 | 2 }}
| 471
| {{Percentage | 471 | 67735 | 2 }}
| 438
| {{Percentage | 438 | 69818 | 2 }}
| 477
| {{Percentage | 477 | 71008 | 2 }}
| 1,014
| {{Percentage | 1014 | 89030 | 2 }}
| 768
| {{Percentage | 768 | 135283 | 2 }}
| 3,203
| {{Percentage | 3203 | 868929 | 2 }}
|-
| [[Zoroastrianism]] [[File:Faravahar.svg|15px]]
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
| 3
| {{Percentage | 3 | 66202 | 2 }}
| 22
| {{Percentage | 22 | 67735 | 2 }}
| 18
| {{Percentage | 18 | 69818 | 2 }}
| 9
| {{Percentage | 9 | 71008 | 2 }}
| 70
| {{Percentage | 70 | 89030 | 2 }}
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
|-
| [[Buddhism]] [[File:Dharma_Wheel_(2).svg|15px]]
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 66202 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 67735 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 69818 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 71008 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 89030 | 2 }}
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
| 1,407
| {{Percentage | 1407 | 868929 | 2 }}
|-
| Others
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 50067 | 2 }}
| 1,543
| {{Percentage | 1543 | 52119 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 66202 | 2 }}
| 2
| {{Percentage | 2 | 67735 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 69818 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 71008 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 89030 | 2 }}
| 245
| {{Percentage | 245 | 135283 | 2 }}
| 5,954
| {{Percentage | 5954 | 868929 | 2 }}
|-
! Total population
! 50,067
! {{Percentage | 50067 | 50067 | 2 }}
! 52,119
! {{Percentage | 52119 | 52119 | 2 }}
! 66,202
! {{Percentage | 66202 | 66202 | 2 }}
! 67,735
! {{Percentage | 67735 | 67735 | 2 }}
! 69,818
! {{Percentage | 69818 | 69818 | 2 }}
! 71,008
! {{Percentage | 71008 | 71008 | 2 }}
! 89,030
! {{Percentage | 89030 | 89030 | 2 }}
! 135,283
! {{Percentage | 135283 | 135283 | 2 }}
! 868,929
! {{Percentage | 868929 | 868929 | 2 }}
|}
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{{Pie chart
|thumb = right
|caption = Languages spoken in Jalandhar city (2011)<ref name="languages"/>
|label1 = [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] |value1 = 81.48 |color1 = pink
|label2 = [[Hindi]] |value2 = 15.63 |color2 = orange
|label3 = Others |value3 = 2.89 |color3 = grey
}}
 
At the time of the 2011 census, 81.48% of the population spoke [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] and 15.63% [[Hindi]] as their first language.<ref name="languages">{{cite web |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Punjab (Town) |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10229/download/13341/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-0300.XLSX |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>


==Economy==
==Economy==
Jalandhar has been selected in the second phase of the smart city project and 200 crores have been allocated to the municipal corporation for initializing the project.
Jalandhar is notable for its sports goods industry. With an employment of 60,000 to 70,000 people, it is estimated to be {{INR}}1,700 [[crore]] industry, with {{INR}}400 crore export and {{INR}}1,300 crore domestic supply.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Agnihotri Chaba |first=Anju |date=22 May 2020 |title=Jalandhar's Rs 1,700-crore sports goods industry bleeds |language=en |work=The Indian Express |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/jalandhars-rs-1700-crore-sports-goods-industry-bleeds-6422169/ |access-date=23 May 2023}}</ref> In 2022, the Sports Goods Manufacturers and Exporters Association in Jalandhar, with collaboration from local self-help groups, started an initiative to train 1,500 women in stitching soccer balls, ensuring financial development and welfare in the district.<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 October 2022 |title=Jalandhar {{!}} Sports industry to teach women to stitch footballs |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/jalandhar-sports-industry-to-teach-women-to-stitch-footballs-101665258437832.html |access-date=23 May 2023 |work=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>


Jalandhar exports goods like furniture, glass to neighboring cities and is a global hub for the manufacture of sporting equipment. Jalandhar is famous for its sports industry and equipment manufactured in Jalandhar has been used in many international sporting games including Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, among others. It is also a hub for manufacturing of hand tools.
Another significant contributor to Jalandhar's economy is its leather industry, having a turn over of {{INR}}1,200 to {{INR}}1,500 crore, and {{INR}}400 crore export.<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 May 2020 |title=Lockdown Effect: Something Is Rotten in Jalandhar's Rs 1,500-Crore Leather Industry |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/jalandhar-leather-industry-in-distress-88339 |work=The Tribune |access-date=23 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Arora |first=Kusum |date=15 June 2020 |title=Lockdown Effect: Something Is Rotten in Jalandhar's Rs 1,500-Crore Leather Industry |url=https://thewire.in/labour/lockdown-jalandhar-leather-industry-loss |work=The Wire |access-date=23 May 2023}}</ref>
Jalandhar is also famous for its leather industry, leather for footwear, leather goods, furniture being sold to export houses located at Delhi, Agra, Kanpur and other Indian cities. Together with hand tools it is a major production centre of Industrial tool bags being used by workmen in America & Europe.


Many new malls and shopping complexes are being established at a very rapid pace and as such is also a hub of the NRI's who among many of them belong to Jalandhar region.
=== Smart City Project ===
In the second phase of the [[Smart Cities Mission|Indian Government's Smart City Project]], Jalandhar has been selected to participate, marking a pivotal shift in the city's development.<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 September 2022 |title=Open House: Do you see any changes around you that show Jalandhar is becoming a Smart City? |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jalandhar/open-house-do-you-see-any-changes-around-you-that-show-jalandhar-is-becoming-a-smart-city-430882 |work=The Tribune |access-date=23 May 2023}}</ref>
 
== Municipal finance ==
According to financial data published on the CityFinance Portal of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs,<ref>{{cite web |title=Jalandhar Municipal Corporation Finance |url=https://www.cityfinance.in/municipal-data/city/jalandhar |publisher=CityFinance Portal, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs |access-date=16 March 2026}}</ref> the Jalandhar Municipal Corporation reported total revenue receipts of ₹353 crore (US$42 million) and total expenditure of ₹316 crore (US$38 million) in 2022–23. Tax revenue accounted for about 13.9% of the total revenue, while the corporation received ₹238 crore in grants during the financial year.


==Transport==
==Transport==
 
{{Unreferenced section|date=May 2025}}
===By air===
===By air===
The nearest airport is [[Adampur Airport]], northwest of Jalandhar which currently handles only scheduled operation on maiden flights of private carrier [[Spicejet]] to [[Delhi]], [[Mumbai]] and [[Jaipur]]. The nearest fully-fledged International Airport is [[Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport]] in [[Amritsar]]. It is second busiest airport in North India, and is connected to other parts of the country by regular flights. Several airlines operate flights from abroad, including London Stansted, Birmingham, Dubai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Doha. The airport handles as many as 48 flights every week up from the occasional, intermittent ones some years ago.
The nearest airport is [[Adampur Airport]], northwest of Jalandhar, which currently only handles scheduled operation on maiden flights of the private carrier [[Spicejet]], to [[Delhi]], [[Mumbai]] and [[Jaipur]]. The nearest fully-fledged International Airport is [[Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport]], in [[Amritsar]]. It is the second busiest airport in North India, and is connected to other parts of the country by regular flights. Several airlines operate flights from abroad, including [[London Stansted Airport|London Stansted]], [[Birmingham]], [[Dubai]], [[Singapore]], [[Kuala Lumpur]], and [[Doha]]. The airport handles as many as 48 flights every week up from the occasional, intermittent ones some years ago.
[[File:Jalandhar Railway Station.jpeg|thumb]]
[[File:Jalandhar Railway Station.jpeg|thumb]]


===By rail===
===By rail===
[[File:Bus Stand of city12.jpg|thumb|Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh, Interstate Bus Stand, Jalandhar]]
Direct train service is available for other major cities like [[Mumbai]], [[Calcutta]], [[Chennai]], [[Patna]], [[Guwahati]], [[Pune]], [[Haridwar]], [[Varanasi]], [[Jaipur]], [[Jhansi]], [[Gwalior]], [[Bhopal]] and [[Jammu Tawi railway station|Jammu Tawi]]. Some prestigious trains that halt in [[Jalandhar City railway station]] include the Howrah Mail, [[Golden Temple Mail]] (Frontier Mail), New-Delhi [[Amritsar Shatabdi Express]], and the [[Paschim Express]]. Now, many trains of Jammu route are extended up to Mata Vaishno Devi-Katra.
 
Direct train service is available for other major cities like [[Mumbai]], [[Calcutta]], [[Chennai]], [[Patna]], [[Guwahati]], [[Pune]], [[Haridwar]], [[Varanasi]], [[Jaipur]] and [[Jammu Tawi railway station|Jammu Tawi]]. Some prestigious trains that halt in [[Jalandhar City railway station]] are Howrah Mail, [[Golden Temple Mail]] (Frontier Mail), New-Delhi [[Amritsar Shatabdi Express]], [[Paschim Express]]. Now many trains of Jammu route are extended up to Mata Vaishno Devi-Katra.


Jalandhar City Railway Station is well-connected to other parts of the country, Jalandhar City is a major stop between the Amritsar-Delhi rail link which is serviced by Shatabdi Express, Intercity Express, and others
Jalandhar City Railway Station is well-connected to other parts of the country. Jalandhar City is a major stop between the Amritsar-Delhi rail link, which is serviced by [[Shatabdi Express]], [[Intercity Express (Indian Railways)|Intercity Express]], among others.


Direct Service to major cities such as [[Mumbai]], [[Calcutta]], [[Chennai]], [[Patna]], [[Guwahati]], [[Pune]], [[Haridwar]], [[Varanasi]], [[Jaipur]] and [[Jammu Tawi railway station|Jammu Tawi]] are available. There are prestigious services such as the Howrah Mail, [[Golden Temple Mail]] (Frontier Mail), New-Delhi [[Amritsar Shatabdi Express]], [[Paschim Express]].
Direct Services to major cities such as [[Mumbai]], [[Calcutta]], [[Chennai]], [[Patna]], [[Guwahati]], [[Pune]], [[Haridwar]], [[Varanasi]], [[Jaipur]] and [[Jammu Tawi railway station|Jammu Tawi]] are available. There are prestigious services such as the [[Howrah railway station|Howrah Mail]], [[Golden Temple Mail]] (Frontier Mail), New-Delhi [[Amritsar Shatabdi Express]], [[Paschim Express]].


===By road===
===By road===
There is one of the largest networks of bus services of Punjab at Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh ISBT (Jalandhar), Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Pepsu, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttrakhand, Rajasthan State Roadways, apart from private operators.
There is one of the largest networks of [[bus]] services of [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] at Shaheed-e-Azam, Sardar Bhagat Singh ISBT (Jalandhar), [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[Delhi]], [[Haryana]], [[PEPSU Road Transport Corporation|Pepsu]], [[Chandigarh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu & Kashmir]], [[Uttarakhand|Uttrakhand]], [[Rajasthan]] State Roadways, apart from private operators.


==Religious places==
==Religious places==
* Devi talab mandir
*Shri Paramhans Adwait Matt Ashram, Shri Anandpur Wale, St. No. 3, Central Town (organised by Shri Shabad Punitanand ji (Veena Bai ji)
* Nakodar Baba Marad Shah Samadhi
*Historical temple of Shri Bawa Lal, Dayal Mandir, Partap Bagh
* Cantonment Church
*Shaktipeeth Mata Tripura Malini ji Dhaam
* Gurudwara sahib ji
* [[Church of Signs and Wonders]]
* Gurdwara Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gurudwaragtbjal.org/|title=Gurudwara Nauvin Patshahi, Dukh Nivaran Sahib {{!}} ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਨੌਵੀਂ ਪਾਤਸ਼ਾਹੀ, ਦੂਖ ਨਿਵਾਰਨ ਸਾਹਿਬ|website=www.gurudwaragtbjal.org|access-date=2019-10-25}}</ref>
* Gurudwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib Dham
 
* Gurdwara Guru Ravidass Dham
==Leisure==
* [[Devi Talab Mandir]]
[[File:Viva Collage Jalandhar Mall.jpg|thumb|Interior of Viva Collage Mall, Jalandhar]]
* [[Dera Baba Murad Shah]]
[[File:View Of WonderLand's Water Park In the Evening.jpg|thumb|View Of WonderLand's Water Park in the Evening]]
* Gurdwara Guru Ravidas, Guru Ramdas Nagar
* Niku Park
* [[Dera Sach Khand]]
*Prithvi's Planet
* Gurdwara Singh Sabha
*Wonder Land<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wonderlandthemepark.com/ |title=Wonderland |publisher=Wonderlandthemepark |access-date=2012-12-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427105321/http://wonderlandthemepark.com/ |archive-date=27 April 2012 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
* Gurdwara Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gurudwaragtbjal.org/|title=Gurudwara Nauvin Patshahi, Dukh Nivaran Sahib {{!}} ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਨੌਵੀਂ ਪਾਤਸ਼ਾਹੀ, ਦੂਖ ਨਿਵਾਰਨ ਸਾਹਿਬ|website=www.gurudwaragtbjal.org|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref>
* [[Geeta Mandir Jalandhar]]


==Media==
==Media==
[[File:PKD2.jpg|thumb|''Punjab Kesari'' header with the photos of its founders, [[Lala Jagat Narain]] and Romesh Chander.]]
[[File:PKD2.jpg|thumb|''Punjab Kesari'' header with the photos of its founders, [[Lala Jagat Narain]] and Romesh Chander.]]
[[File:Jag Bani, Jalandhar (Oct. 03, 2013).jpg|thumb|[[Jag Bani]]]]
[[File:Jag Bani, Jalandhar (Oct. 03, 2013).jpg|thumb|[[Jag Bani]]]]
[[Doordarshan Kendra, Jalandhar]] is an Indian television station in Jalandhar, owned and operated by state-owned [[Doordarshan]], the television network of [[Prasar Bharati]] (Broadcasting Corporation of India).<ref>{{cite web|title=DOORDARSHAN KENDRA, BHAGWAN MAHAVIR MARG, JALANDHAR CITY|url=http://www.ddpunjabi.in/contact us.html|access-date=24 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180429092945/http://ddpunjabi.in/contact/|archive-date=29 April 2018|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> It was established in 1979 and produces and broadcasts the 24-hour [[Punjabi language]] TV channel, [[DD Punjabi]], which was launched in 1998 and covers most of the state of [[Punjab, India]].
[[Doordarshan Kendra, Jalandhar]] is an Indian television station in Jalandhar, owned and operated by state-owned [[Doordarshan]], the television network of [[Prasar Bharati]] (Broadcasting Corporation of India).<ref>{{cite web|title=DOORDARSHAN KENDRA, BHAGWAN MAHAVIR MARG, JALANDHAR CITY|url=http://www.ddpunjabi.in/contactus.html|access-date=24 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180429092945/http://ddpunjabi.in/contact/|archive-date=29 April 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was established in 1979 and produces and broadcasts the 24-hour [[Punjabi language]] TV channel, [[DD Punjabi]], which was launched in 1998 and covers most of the state of [[Punjab, India]].


The city is the region's headquarters for newspapers, national television and radio stations. These include ''[[Daily Ajit]], [[Jagbani]], [[Punjab Kesari]], [[Dainik Bhaskar]], [[Dainik Jagran]], [[Hindustan Times]], [[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]], [[Hind Samachar]]'', etc.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.punjabkesari.in/ |title=हिन्दी समाचार &#124; ताज़ा खबरें &#124; विश्व समाचार - Punjab Kesari |publisher=Punjabkesari.in |access-date=2012-12-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105215143/http://www.punjabkesari.in/ |archive-date=5 November 2012 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Punjab/Jalandhar/Jalandhar-LP-Lid.aspx |title=Jalandhar&nbsp;— Punjab&nbsp;— Page 1 |newspaper=Hindustan Times |access-date=2012-12-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121222235348/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Punjab/Jalandhar/Jalandhar-LP-Lid.aspx |archive-date=22 December 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bhaskar.com/punjab/jalandhar/ |title=Jalandhar News, Jalandhar Hindi News, Jalandhar News Headlines, Daily News Paper, Local News |publisher=Bhaskar.com |access-date=2012-12-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104053637/http://www.bhaskar.com/punjab/jalandhar/ |archive-date=4 November 2012 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/ |title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India |publisher=Tribuneindia.com |access-date=2012-12-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104190020/http://www.tribuneindia.com/ |archive-date=4 November 2012 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
The city is the region's headquarters for newspapers, national television and radio stations. These include ''[[Daily Ajit]]'', ''[[Jagbani]]'', ''[[Punjab Kesari]]'', ''[[Dainik Bhaskar]]'', ''[[Dainik Jagran]]'', ''[[Hindustan Times]]'', ''[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]'', ''[[Truescoop News]]'', ''[[Hind Samachar]]'', etc.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.punjabkesari.in/ |title=हिन्दी समाचार &#124; ताज़ा खबरें &#124; विश्व समाचार - Punjab Kesari |publisher=Punjabkesari.in |access-date=22 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105215143/http://www.punjabkesari.in/ |archive-date=5 November 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Punjab/Jalandhar/Jalandhar-LP-Lid.aspx |title=Jalandhar&nbsp;— Punjab&nbsp;— Page 1 |newspaper=Hindustan Times |access-date=22 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121222235348/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Punjab/Jalandhar/Jalandhar-LP-Lid.aspx |archive-date=22 December 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/punjab/jalandhar/ |title=Jalandhar News, Jalandhar Hindi News, Jalandhar News Headlines, Daily News Paper, Local News |publisher=Bhaskar.com |access-date=22 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104053637/http://www.bhaskar.com/punjab/jalandhar/ |archive-date=4 November 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/ |title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India |publisher=Tribuneindia.com |access-date=22 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104190020/http://www.tribuneindia.com/ |archive-date=4 November 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.truescoopnews.com/ |title=Truescoop News, Jalandhar, India |publisher=Truescoopnews.com |access-date=10 February 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://news360broadcast.com/ |title=Latest Hindi News, Breaking News, हिन्दी समाचार, हिंदी न्यूज़ - News 360 Broadcast, Jalandhar, India |publisher=News360broadcast.com |access-date=7 July 2020 }}</ref>
http://bbcnews7.com


State-owned [[All India Radio]] has a local station in Jalandhar that transmits programs of mass interest. FM local radio stations include:
State-owned [[All India Radio]] has a local station in Jalandhar that transmits programs of mass interest. FM local radio stations include:
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* [[94.3 FM]]-My Fm- 94.3&nbsp;MHz
* [[94.3 FM]]-My Fm- 94.3&nbsp;MHz
* [[Radio Mirchi]] 98.3&nbsp;MHz
* [[Radio Mirchi]] 98.3&nbsp;MHz
*All India Radio 102.7&nbsp;MHz
*[[All India Radio]] 102.7&nbsp;MHz


==Healthcare==
==Healthcare==
There are excellent medical facilities in Jalandhar which include treatment centers and specialist hospitals. The Municipal Corporation of Jalandhar claims that the city has over 800 hospitals,
The Municipal Corporation of Jalandhar claims that the city has over 800 hospitals,
<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://tribuneindia.com/news/archive/business/over-800-hospitals-jalandhar-asia-s-biggest-medicare-hub-759845 | title=Jalandhar City Hospitals &#124; Asia | df=dmy-all }}</ref> that makes it the city with the highest number of hospitals in Asia. Three new Health Centres were setup in Jalandhar on 9 September 2020.<ref>https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jalandhar/jalandhar-district-gets-three-new-health-centres-138546</ref>
<ref>{{cite web | url=http://tribuneindia.com/news/archive/business/over-800-hospitals-jalandhar-asia-s-biggest-medicare-hub-759845 | title=Jalandhar City Hospitals &#124; Asia | df=dmy-all }}</ref> making it the city with the highest number of hospitals per capita in Asia. Three new Health Centres were set up in Jalandhar on 9 September 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jalandhar/jalandhar-district-gets-three-new-health-centres-138546|title=Jalandhar District gets three new health centres|first=Tribune News|last=Service|website=Tribuneindia News Service}}</ref>
{{Further|Kidney Hospital}}


==Sports==
==Sports==
[[File:Dog Show at-crop.jpg|thumb|Dog Show held at [[Guru Gobind Singh Stadium]] ]]
===Cricket===
===Cricket===
[[Cricket]] is very popular in grounds and streets of the city. There is an international-standard stadium at Gandhi Stadium fomerly known as Burlton Park. The [[Indian cricket team]] played a Test Match against the [[Pakistan cricket team]] on this ground on 24 September 1983<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gandhi Stadium {{!}} India {{!}} Cricket Grounds {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/58164.html|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Cricinfo}}</ref>.
[[Cricket]] is very popular in the grounds and streets of Jalandhar. There is an international-standard stadium at [[Gandhi Stadium]], formerly known as Burlton Park. The [[Indian cricket team]] played a Test Match against the [[Pakistan cricket team]] on this ground on 24 September 1983.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gandhi Stadium {{!}} India {{!}} Cricket Grounds {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/58164.html|access-date=26 May 2021|website=Cricinfo}}</ref>


===Kabaddi===
===Kabaddi===
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===Guru Gobind Singh Stadium===
===Guru Gobind Singh Stadium===
[[Guru Gobind Singh Stadium]] is a multi-purpose stadium in Jalandhar. It is usually used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of [[JCT Mills]] Football Club. People can be seen jogging, playing soccer, weight-lifting, etc. in the stadium most of the time. The Punjab government has started new projects at the stadium.
[[Guru Gobind Singh Stadium]] is a multi-purpose stadium in Jalandhar. It is usually used for football matches and served as the home stadium of [[JCT FC|JCT Mills FC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000212/sports.htm|title=Mahindras trounce JCT 3–0|first=Amardeep|last=Bhattal|website=tribuneindia.com|publisher=The Tribune Online|agency=Tribune News Service|date=11 February 2000|access-date=31 October 2022|location=Ludhiana, Punjab|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030055344/https://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000212/sports.htm|archive-date=30 October 2022}}</ref> People can be seen jogging, playing soccer, weight-lifting, etc. in the stadium most of the time. The Punjab government has started new projects at the stadium.


===Surjit Hockey Stadium===
===Surjit Hockey Stadium===
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===Sports college===
===Sports college===
There is a Government [[Sports College]] in the city and it is a focus for many of the National Sports Councils. In this college, many sports are played like cricket, hockey, [[Swimming (sport)|swimming]], [[volleyball]] and [[basketball]]. ?
There is a Government [[Sports College (United Kingdom specialist schools programme)|Sports College]] in the city and it is a focus for many of the National Sports Councils. In this college, many sports are played like [[cricket]], [[field hockey|hockey]], [[Swimming (sport)|swimming]], [[volleyball]] and [[basketball]].


==Education==
==Education==
{{Main|List of institutions of higher education in Punjab}}
{{Main|List of institutions of higher education in Punjab}}
Higher education institutions include
Higher education institutions in Jalandhar include;


===Universities===
===Universities===
 
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* [[Apeejay Institute of Management Technical Campus, Jalandhar (Punjab)]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.apeejay.edu/aimtc|title=Top MBA, MCA Colleges in North India, Punjab, Jalandhar - Apeejay Institute of Management Technical Campus|access-date=19 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160217171216/http://apeejay.edu/aimtc/|archive-date=17 February 2016|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
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* [[DAV Institute of Engineering & Technology]]
[[File:NITJ bldg.jpg|thumb|[[Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar]]]]
* [[DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology]]
* [[DAV University]]
* [[DAV University]]
* [[Doaba College]]
* [[Doaba College]]
* [[GNA University]][[File:GNA University Campus.jpg|thumb|GNA University Campus]]
* [[Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar]]
* [[Guru Nanak Dev University]]<ref>[http://www.gndurcjal.in]</ref> Regional Campus
* [[GNA University]]
* [[Guru Nanak Dev University]]<ref>{{cite web |title=GNDU RC Jalandhar |url=https://www.gndurcjal.in/ |website=www.gndurcjal.in |access-date=4 August 2024}}</ref>
* [[I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University]]
* [[Lovely Professional University]]
* [[Lovely Professional University]]
* [[Lyallpur Khalsa College for Women]]
* [[Kanya Maha Vidyalaya]]
* [[Lyallpur Khalsa College]]
* [[Lyallpur Khalsa College|Khalsa College]]
* [[Mata Gujri Institute of Nursing]]
* [[Mehr Chand Polytechnic College]]
* [[Mehr Chand Polytechnic College]]
* [[Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar|NIT Jalandhar]][[File:Nit jalandhar.jpg|right|thumb|[[Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar]]]]
* [[Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences]]
* [[Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences]]
* [[I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University|Punjab Technical University]]
* [[D.A.V. College, Jalandhar]]


===Schools===
===Schools===
* Apeejay School, Mahavir Marg<ref>[https://www.apeejay.edu/jalandhar/ Apeejay School]</ref>
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* Apeejay School, Rama Mandi<ref>[https://www.apeejay.edu/hoshiarpur]</ref>
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*Dayanand Model Sr Secondary School<ref>{{Cite web|title=WELCOME TO DAYANAND MODEL SR. SEC. SCHOOL|url=http://dmsdayanandnagar.org/|access-date=2021-05-26|website=dmsdayanandnagar.org}}</ref>
* [[St. Joseph's Boys' School, Jalandhar]], Defence Colony
* St. Joseph’s Sr. Sec. Boys School,Defence Colony<ref>[https://https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Joseph's_Boys'_School,_Jalandhar]</ref>
* MGN Public School, Adarsh Nagar<ref>[https://www.mgnpsjal.com]</ref>
* SD Model School Jalandhar Cantt<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sdmodelschool.org/|title=SD MODEL SCHOOL {{!}} An English Medium Co-Educational Institution|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-25}}</ref>
* Shiv Jyoti Public School<ref>[https://shivjyotipublicschool.com/]</ref>


==Jalandhar Cantonment==
==Jalandhar Cantonment==
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==Notable people==
==Notable people==
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[[File:Yash Chopra cropped.jpg|thumb|100px| [[Yash Chopra]] ]]
<gallery class="center">
[[File:Inder Kumar Gujral 071.jpg|thumb|100px| [[I. K. Gujral]] ]]
File:DrJahangirKhan.png|[[Jahangir Khan (cricketer)|Jahangir Khan]] – [[first-class cricket]]er and javelin thrower
[[File:Karan Kundra at the launch of Zara Nachke Dikha.jpg|thumb|100px| [[Karan Kundra]] ]]
File:Ahmad Raza Khan.png|[[Ahmed Raza (civil servant)|Ahmed Raza]] – Civil servant and [[first-class cricket]]er
[[File:Sugandha mishra.jpg|thumb|100px| [[Sugandha Mishra]] ]]
File:WajidBurki.jpg|[[Wajid Ali Khan Burki]] – Pakistani ophthalmologist and [[Pakistan Army Medical Corps|Army Medical Corps]] general
[[File:Amrish Puri.jpg|thumb|100px| [[Amrish Puri]] ]]
File:JamshedBurki1962.png|[[Jamshed Burki]] – [[Pakistan Army]] Captain and [[Interior Secretary of Pakistan]]
[[File:Harbhajan Singh bowling.jpg|thumb|100px| [[Harbhajan Singh]] ]]
File:Inder Kumar Gujral 071.jpg|[[I. K. Gujral]] – 12th [[Prime Minister of India]]
[[File:Rannvijay Singh (2).jpg|thumb|100px| [[Rannvijay Singh]] ]]
File:General Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq.jpg|[[Zia-Ul-Haq]] – 6th [[President of Pakistan]] and 2nd [[Chief of Army Staff (Pakistan)]]
[[File:Fzdfs.jpg|thumb|100px| [[Dharam Singh Uppal]] ]]
File:Khalid Mahmud Arif.jpg|[[Khalid Mahmud Arif]] – [[Vice Chief of the Army Staff (Pakistan)]]
 
File:Diljit Dosanjh during Soorma promotion 05.jpg|[[Diljit Dosanjh]]
File:Sugandha mishra.jpg|[[Sugandha Mishra]]
File:Amrish Puri.jpg|[[Amrish Puri]]
File:Harbhajan Singh bowling.jpg|[[Harbhajan Singh]]  
File:Rannvijay Singh (2).jpg|[[Rannvijay Singha|Rannvijay Singh]]
File:Fzdfs.jpg|[[Dharam Singh Uppal]]  
</gallery>
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
! Name !! Occupation
! Name !! Occupation
|-
|-
| [[Yash Chopra]] || Producer/Director<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/jalandhar/king-khan-salutes-yash-chopra-s-alma-mater/article1-956296.aspx|title=Archived copy|access-date=4 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707202001/http://www.hindustantimes.com/jalandhar/king-khan-salutes-yash-chopra-s-alma-mater/article1-956296.aspx|archive-date=7 July 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
 
| [[Yash Chopra]] || Producer/Director<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/jalandhar/king-khan-salutes-yash-chopra-s-alma-mater/article1-956296.aspx|title=King Khan salutes Yash Chopra's alma mater|access-date=4 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707202001/http://www.hindustantimes.com/jalandhar/king-khan-salutes-yash-chopra-s-alma-mater/article1-956296.aspx|archive-date=7 July 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[Anurag Singh (director)]] || Director, Producer, Writer  
| [[Anurag Singh (director)]] || Director, Producer, Writer  
|-  
|-  
| [[Diljit Dosanjh]] || Actor, Singer  
| [[Diljit Dosanjh]] || Actor, Singer  
|-
| [[Karambir Singh]] || 24th Chief of Naval Staff of Indian Navy
|-
|-
| [[Dr. Ranbir Singh Kanwar]] || Sugarcane Researcher, Director of Research (Agriculture) PAU, Director of Research Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University<ref>[[Ranbir Singh Kanwar]]</ref>
| [[Ranbir Singh Kanwar]] || Sugarcane Researcher, Director of Research (Agriculture) PAU, Director of Research Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University<ref>[[Ranbir Singh Kanwar]]</ref>
|-
| [[Lawrence Durrell]] ||  Expatriate British novelist, poet, dramatist, and travel writer<ref>{{cite web|title=The Modern Novel|url=http://www.themodernnovel.org/europe/w-europe/england/durrell/|access-date=29 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208155826/http://www.themodernnovel.org/europe/w-europe/england/durrell/|archive-date=8 December 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[Vanya Mishra]] || Winner of Miss India Femina 2012
| [[Vanya Mishra]] || Winner of Miss India Femina 2012
|-
|-
| [[Lawrence Durrell]] || Expatriate British novelist, poet, dramatist, and travel writer<ref>{{cite web|title=The Modern Novel|url=http://www.themodernnovel.org/europe/w-europe/england/durrell/|access-date=29 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208155826/http://www.themodernnovel.org/europe/w-europe/england/durrell/|archive-date=8 December 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
| [[Sunil Dutt]] || Actor<ref>{{cite news|title=village khurd in jalandhar|url=http://idiva.com/news-entertainment/namrata-remembers-parents-nargis-sunil-dutt/14797|access-date=4 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705055023/http://idiva.com/news-entertainment/namrata-remembers-parents-nargis-sunil-dutt/14797|archive-date=5 July 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[Sunil Dutt]] || Actor<ref>{{cite news|title=village khurd in jalandhar|url=http://idiva.com/news-entertainment/namrata-remembers-parents-nargis-sunil-dutt/14797|access-date=4 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705055023/http://idiva.com/news-entertainment/namrata-remembers-parents-nargis-sunil-dutt/14797|archive-date=5 July 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
| [[Kundan Lal Saigal]] || Actor/Singer<ref>{{cite news |title=Pre-Independence Bollywood icon had real-life Devdas spiral, succumbed to alcohol at 42; once gave the equivalent of Rs 75,000 to blind beggar |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kl-saigal-real-life-devdas-spiral-succumbed-to-alcohol-at-42-poverty-death-10117642/ |work=The Indian Express |date=11 July 2025 |access-date=24 November 2025}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[Kundan Lal Saigal]] || Actor/Singer<ref>{{cite news|title=imdb|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0756485/|access-date=1 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225171339/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0756485/|archive-date=25 December 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
| [[Amrish Puri]] || Actor<ref>{{cite news|title=veethi|url=http://www.veethi.com/india-people/amrish_puri-profile-366-14.htm|access-date=4 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705031226/http://www.veethi.com/india-people/amrish_puri-profile-366-14.htm|archive-date=5 July 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| [[Amrish Puri]] || Actor<ref>{{cite news|title=veethi|url=http://www.veethi.com/india-people/amrish_puri-profile-366-14.htm|access-date=4 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705031226/http://www.veethi.com/india-people/amrish_puri-profile-366-14.htm|archive-date=5 July 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[Jazzy B]] || Singer
| [[Jazzy B]] || Singer
|-
|-
| [[Sukhwinder Panchhi]] || Singer
| [[Apache Indian (musician)|Apache Indian]] || Singer
|-
| [[Apache Indian]] || Singer
|-
|-
| [[Sarbjit Cheema]] || Singer
| [[Sarbjit Cheema]] || Singer
|-
|-
| [[Kanth Kaler]] || Singer
| [[Kanth Kaler]] || Singer
|-
|[[Karan Mehra]]
|Actor
|-
|-
| [[Nooran Sisters]] || Singers
| [[Nooran Sisters]] || Singers
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| [[Bahadur Singh Chouhan|Bahadur Singh]] || Indian former shot putter who won gold medal
| [[Bahadur Singh Chouhan|Bahadur Singh]] || Indian former shot putter who won gold medal
|-
|-
| [[General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq]] || Chief of Army Staff, 4th Chief Martial Law Administrator and the sixth President of Pakistan
| [[General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq]] || Chief of Army Staff, fourth Chief Martial Law Administrator and the sixth President of Pakistan
|-
|-
| [[Diwan Bhai Abdul Hamid]] || Revenue and Chief Minister of Kapurthala State
| [[Diwan Bhai Abdul Hamid]] || Revenue and Chief Minister of Kapurthala State
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|-
|-
| [[Ajit Pal Singh]] || Hockey Player
| [[Ajit Pal Singh]] || Hockey Player
|-
| [[Surjit Singh]] || Hockey Player
|-
|-
| [[Pargat Singh]] || Hockey Player
| [[Pargat Singh]] || Hockey Player
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| [[Taruwar Kohli]] || Cricketer  
| [[Taruwar Kohli]] || Cricketer  
|-
|-
| [[Sardar Swaran Singh]] || Politician
| [[Swaran Singh]] || Politician
|-
|-
| [[Udham Singh (field hockey)]] || Hockey Player
| [[Udham Singh (field hockey)]] || Hockey Player
|-
| [[Avneet Kaur]] || Actress
|-
|-
| [[Darshan Singh (field hockey)]] || Hockey Player
| [[Darshan Singh (field hockey)]] || Hockey Player
|-
|-
| [[Salma Mumtaz]] || Actress
| [[Salma Mumtaz]] || Actress
|-
| [[Saurav Mandal]]  ||  Football player
|-
|-
| [[Ashwini Kumar Chopra]] || Journalist, Politician (MP-Karnal)
| [[Ashwini Kumar Chopra]] || Journalist, Politician (MP-Karnal)
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|-
| [[Arun Shourie]] || Politician, author, and journalist
| [[Arun Shourie]] || Politician, author, and journalist
|-
| [[Amanjot Singh]] || Social Worker
|-
|-
| [[Agha Sadiq]] || Writer and poet
| [[Agha Sadiq]] || Writer and poet
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|[[Ram Kapoor]] || Indian Actor
|[[Ram Kapoor]] || Indian Actor
|-
|-
| Sardar [[Buta Singh]] || Ex-[[Home Minister of India]]
| [[Buta Singh]] || Ex-[[Home Minister of India]]
|-
|-
| [[Sukhbir (musician)|Sukhbir Singh]] || Punjabi Musician, Singer
| [[Sukhbir (musician)|Sukhbir Singh]] || Punjabi Musician, Singer
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|British Judge
|British Judge
|-
|-
|[[Jass Manak]] || Singer
|-
|[[Manpreet Singh (field hockey)|Manpreet Singh]]
|Hockey Player
|-
|[[Garry Sandhu]] || Singer
|-
|[[Akhil (singer)|Akhil]]
|Singer
|-
|[[Jasmine Sandlas]]
|Singer
|-
|[[Iqbal Preet Singh Sahota]]
|Former DGP and State Police Chief of Punjab
|-
|[[Mohinder Singh Kaypee]]
|Former Member Parliament and Cabinet Minister
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|[[Santokh Singh Chaudhary]]
|Former Member Parliament
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|[[Darshan Singh Kaypee]]
|Former Cabinet Minister who was shot dead by Khalistani terrorists
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|[[Som Parkash]]
|Former Union Minister, Government of India
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|[[Jagjit Singh (politician)]]
|Former Cabinet Minister, Punjab
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|[[Sarwan Singh Phillaur]]
|Former Cabinet Minister of Punjab
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|[[Avinash Chander]]
|Former Member of Legislative Assembly, Punjab
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|[[Rajinder Johar]]
|Philanthropist with quadriplegia
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|[[Rachel Gupta]]
|Model and [[Miss Grand International 2024]]
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==References==
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This article is about the municipality in Punjab. For its namesake district, see Jalandhar district.
Jalandhar
Metropolis
Guru Ravidass Dham in Bootan Mandi
Jalandhar is located in Punjab
Jalandhar
Jalandhar
Jalandhar is located in India
Jalandhar
Jalandhar
Coordinates: 31°19′34″N 75°34′34″E / 31.326015°N 75.576180°E / 31.326015; 75.576180
Country India
State Punjab
DistrictJalandhar
Named forIn Water
Government
 • TypeDemocratic
 • BodyPolitical
 • Divisional CommissionerPardeep Kumar, IAS[1]
 • Deputy CommissionerHimanshu Aggarwal, IAS[2]
 • Member of ParliamentCharanjit Singh Channi, INC
Area
[3]
 • Total44 sq mi (115 km2)
 • Rank3rd in Punjab
Elevation
748 ft (228 m)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total868,929
 • Density2,190/sq mi (847/km2)
DemonymJalandhariye
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
144 001
Area code0181
Vehicle registrationPB08, PB90, PB37 PB67, PB33
Literacy75.3%
Nearest cityKapurthala
sex ratio922 females per 1000 male
Websitejalandhar.nic.in

Jalandhar (IPA: /d͡ʒəːləndə̀ɾᵊ/) is a city in the state of Punjab in India. With a considerable population, it ranks as the third most-populous city in the state and is the largest city in the Doaba region. Jalandhar lies alongside the historical Grand Trunk Road and is a well-connected junction for both rail and road networks. The National Highway 1 (NH1), crosses Jalandhar, further enhancing its connectivity.

History[edit | edit source]

Kos Minar along Grand Trunk Road in Dakhini near Jalandhar, from Sher Shah Suri period

The history of Jalandhar District comprises three periods — ancient, medieval and modern.

Ancient[edit | edit source]

The city may be named after Jalandhara, a Nath Guru who was from here.[citation needed]. It may also be named after Jalandhara, a son of Shiva mentioned in the Shiva Purana. The city was founded by Devasya Verma as mentioned in the Vedas. Other possibilities include that it was the capital of the kingdom of Lava, a son of Rama, or that the name derives from the vernacular term Jalandhar, meaning area inside the water, i.e., tract lying between the two rivers Satluj and Beas.[4] The whole of Punjab and the area of present Jalandhar District was part of the Indus Valley Civilization. Harappa and Mohenjo-daro are the sites where remains of the Indus Valley civilisation have been found extensively. The archaeological explorations made during recent years have pushed the ancient times of Jalandhar District of the Harappa period. Jalandhar was known as Prasthala during the Vedic period and it was the capital of the Trigarta Kingdom.[5]

Medieval[edit | edit source]

Jalandhar and the Doaba may have been conquered around 1070 by the Ghaznavids during the reign of Ibrahim of Ghazni.[6] The city was conquered by Raja Jasrat in 1431.[7] It later formed part of the province of Lahore during the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire. The 18th century saw upheaval in Jalandhar amidst an anarchy caused by the disintegration of the Mughals and power struggles involving Persians, Afghans and Sikhs. It was captured by the Faizullahpuria Misl in 1766, and in 1811 Maharaja Ranjit Singh incorporated it within the Sikh Empire.[8]

In 1849, following the annexation of the Punjab by the East India Company, the city of Jalandhar, written in English as Jullundur by company officials, became the headquarters of the division and District of the same name. In 1858, company rule in India ended and the city became part of the British Raj. In the mid to late 19th century, the Punjab administration regarded Jullundur as too densely populated and farmed to capacity. This led to the district being a chief recruitment area for settlers to colonise the newly irrigated Punjab Canal Colonies, in western Punjab.[9]

Modern[edit | edit source]

The Khilafat Movement started in the district in the early 1920s to bring pressure on the government to change their policy towards Turkey. Mahatma Gandhi extended sympathy and support to this movement, however in response, the District was declared a 'Proclaimed Area' under the Seditious Meetings Act. In 1924, Pakistani general and military dictator Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq was born in the city.

Prior to the partition of India, Muslims were in plurality in Jalandhar district. According to the 1941 census, Muslims made up 45.2% of the population, compared to Hindus and Sikhs being 27.6% and 26.5% respectively.[10] Within a period of 10 years, from 1941 to 1951, the Muslim population in Jalandhar district reduced from 45.2% to 0.2%.[10]

Geography[edit | edit source]

Climate[edit | edit source]

The city has a hot semi-arid climate with cool winters and long, hot summers. Summers last from April to June and winters from November to February. Temperatures in the summer vary from average highs of around 41 °C or 105.8 °F to average lows of around 25 °C or 77 °F. Winter temperatures have highs of 19 °C or 66.2 °F to lows of 6 °C (43 °F). The climate is dry, except during the brief southwest monsoon season during July and August. The average annual rainfall is about 70 centimetres or 28 inches. In 2018, Jalandhar witnessed unusually heavy rainfall, with an over 20% increase from average rainfall levels.[11] Since it is located in the northern plains, the area feels quite cold during winters and very hot during summers.

Rainfall[edit | edit source]

The city receives an average annual rainfall of approximately 700 millimetres (28 in). However, fluctuations are not uncommon, as observed in 2018 when Jalandhar experienced a significant increase in precipitation. The city registered over a 20% increase from its average rainfall that year, which marked it as a year of heavy rainfall.

Despite the variations in climate across seasons, one thing remains constant: the extremity of temperatures, with winters feeling notably cold, and summers, feelings markedly hot due to Jalandhar's location in the northern plains.

Climate data for Jalandhar
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 19.4
(66.9) 		21.6
(70.9) 		26.0
(78.8) 		34.5
(94.1) 		39.4
(102.9) 		40.6
(105.1) 		34.1
(93.4) 		33.1
(91.6) 		32.6
(90.7) 		31.5
(88.7) 		27.2
(81.0) 		22.3
(72.1) 		30.2
(86.4)
Average low °C (°F) 6.2
(43.2) 		8.6
(47.5) 		13.2
(55.8) 		19.0
(66.2) 		23.8
(74.8) 		25.6
(78.1) 		24.7
(76.5) 		25.8
(78.4) 		21.8
(71.2) 		18.3
(64.9) 		12.1
(53.8) 		7.2
(45.0) 		17.2
(63.0)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 10.7
(0.42) 		16.7
(0.66) 		32.8
(1.29) 		15.2
(0.60) 		59.4
(2.34) 		89.7
(3.53) 		175.2
(6.90) 		223.6
(8.80) 		60.6
(2.39) 		1.5
(0.06) 		16
(0.6) 		15.9
(0.63) 		717.3
(28.22)
Source: [12]

Jalandhar has been ranked 39th best "National Clean Air City" under (Category 2 3-10L Population cities) in India.[13]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

See also: List of cities in Punjab and Chandigarh

Population[edit | edit source]

As per the 2011 census, Jalandhar had a population of 868,929, of which 460,811 were male, and 408,118 female. The literacy rate is 86.20%: for males are 88.81% and females 83.26%. Children of 0-6 years are 90,044 (10.36%), with a sex ratio of 867 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes are 27.26% of the population.[14]

Religion[edit | edit source]

Religion in Jalandhar city[15]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 74.90%
Sikhism
 
 21.39%
Islam
 
 1.47%
Christianity
 
 1.02%
Others
 
 1.22%

As per the census of 2011, Hinduism is the predominant religion in Jalandhar city, with adherents of Sikhism being a significant minority.

Religious groups in Jalandhar City (1868−2011)[lower-alpha 1]
Religious
group 		1868[17] 1881[18][19]:520 1891[20]:68 1901[21]:44 1911[22]:20 1921[23]:23 1931[24]:26 1941[16]:32 2011
Pop. % Pop. % Pop. % Pop. % Pop. % Pop. % Pop. % Pop. % Pop. %
Islam 33,601 67.11% 31,326 60.1% 38,994 58.9% 40,081 59.17% 40,903 58.59% 42,261 59.52% 52,577 59.06% 80,242 59.31% 12,744 1.47%
Hinduism 15,921 31.8% 18,514 35.52% 23,085 34.87% 24,715 36.49% 23,383 33.49% 24,253 34.16% 30,833[lower-alpha 2] 34.63% 48,375[lower-alpha 2] 35.76% 650,863 74.9%
Sikhism 468 0.93% 363 0.7% 2,274 3.43% 901 1.33% 3,636 5.21% 2,686 3.78% 3,003 3.37% 4,676 3.46% 185,869 21.39%
Christianity 77 0.15% N/A N/A 1,569 2.37% 1,543 2.28% 1,440 2.06% 1,322 1.86% 1,533 1.72% 977 0.72% 8,889 1.02%
Jainism N/A N/A 373 0.72% 347 0.52% 471 0.7% 438 0.63% 477 0.67% 1,014 1.14% 768 0.57% 3,203 0.37%
Zoroastrianism N/A N/A N/A N/A 3 0% 22 0.03% 18 0.03% 9 0.01% 70 0.08% N/A N/A N/A N/A
Buddhism N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% N/A N/A 1,407 0.16%
Others 0 0% 1,543 2.96% 0 0% 2 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 245 0.18% 5,954 0.69%
Total population 50,067 100% 52,119 100% 66,202 100% 67,735 100% 69,818 100% 71,008 100% 89,030 100% 135,283 100% 868,929 100%

Languages spoken in Jalandhar city (2011)[25]

  Punjabi (81.48%)
  Hindi (15.63%)
  Others (2.89%)

At the time of the 2011 census, 81.48% of the population spoke Punjabi and 15.63% Hindi as their first language.[25]

Economy[edit | edit source]

Jalandhar is notable for its sports goods industry. With an employment of 60,000 to 70,000 people, it is estimated to be ₹1,700 crore industry, with ₹400 crore export and ₹1,300 crore domestic supply.[26] In 2022, the Sports Goods Manufacturers and Exporters Association in Jalandhar, with collaboration from local self-help groups, started an initiative to train 1,500 women in stitching soccer balls, ensuring financial development and welfare in the district.[27]

Another significant contributor to Jalandhar's economy is its leather industry, having a turn over of ₹1,200 to ₹1,500 crore, and ₹400 crore export.[28][29]

Smart City Project[edit | edit source]

In the second phase of the Indian Government's Smart City Project, Jalandhar has been selected to participate, marking a pivotal shift in the city's development.[30]

Municipal finance[edit | edit source]

According to financial data published on the CityFinance Portal of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs,[31] the Jalandhar Municipal Corporation reported total revenue receipts of ₹353 crore (US$42 million) and total expenditure of ₹316 crore (US$38 million) in 2022–23. Tax revenue accounted for about 13.9% of the total revenue, while the corporation received ₹238 crore in grants during the financial year.

Transport[edit | edit source]

By air[edit | edit source]

The nearest airport is Adampur Airport, northwest of Jalandhar, which currently only handles scheduled operation on maiden flights of the private carrier Spicejet, to Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur. The nearest fully-fledged International Airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, in Amritsar. It is the second busiest airport in North India, and is connected to other parts of the country by regular flights. Several airlines operate flights from abroad, including London Stansted, Birmingham, Dubai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Doha. The airport handles as many as 48 flights every week up from the occasional, intermittent ones some years ago.

By rail[edit | edit source]

Direct train service is available for other major cities like Mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai, Patna, Guwahati, Pune, Haridwar, Varanasi, Jaipur, Jhansi, Gwalior, Bhopal and Jammu Tawi. Some prestigious trains that halt in Jalandhar City railway station include the Howrah Mail, Golden Temple Mail (Frontier Mail), New-Delhi Amritsar Shatabdi Express, and the Paschim Express. Now, many trains of Jammu route are extended up to Mata Vaishno Devi-Katra.

Jalandhar City Railway Station is well-connected to other parts of the country. Jalandhar City is a major stop between the Amritsar-Delhi rail link, which is serviced by Shatabdi Express, Intercity Express, among others.

Direct Services to major cities such as Mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai, Patna, Guwahati, Pune, Haridwar, Varanasi, Jaipur and Jammu Tawi are available. There are prestigious services such as the Howrah Mail, Golden Temple Mail (Frontier Mail), New-Delhi Amritsar Shatabdi Express, Paschim Express.

By road[edit | edit source]

There is one of the largest networks of bus services of Punjab at Shaheed-e-Azam, Sardar Bhagat Singh ISBT (Jalandhar), Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Pepsu, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttrakhand, Rajasthan State Roadways, apart from private operators.

Religious places[edit | edit source]

Media[edit | edit source]

Punjab Kesari header with the photos of its founders, Lala Jagat Narain and Romesh Chander.
Jag Bani

Doordarshan Kendra, Jalandhar is an Indian television station in Jalandhar, owned and operated by state-owned Doordarshan, the television network of Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India).[33] It was established in 1979 and produces and broadcasts the 24-hour Punjabi language TV channel, DD Punjabi, which was launched in 1998 and covers most of the state of Punjab, India.

The city is the region's headquarters for newspapers, national television and radio stations. These include Daily Ajit, Jagbani, Punjab Kesari, Dainik Bhaskar, Dainik Jagran, Hindustan Times, The Tribune, Truescoop News, Hind Samachar, etc.[34][35][36][37][38][39]

State-owned All India Radio has a local station in Jalandhar that transmits programs of mass interest. FM local radio stations include:

Healthcare[edit | edit source]

The Municipal Corporation of Jalandhar claims that the city has over 800 hospitals, [40] making it the city with the highest number of hospitals per capita in Asia. Three new Health Centres were set up in Jalandhar on 9 September 2020.[41]

Further information: Kidney Hospital

Sports[edit | edit source]

Cricket[edit | edit source]

Cricket is very popular in the grounds and streets of Jalandhar. There is an international-standard stadium at Gandhi Stadium, formerly known as Burlton Park. The Indian cricket team played a Test Match against the Pakistan cricket team on this ground on 24 September 1983.[42]

Kabaddi[edit | edit source]

Major Kabaddi matches are usually held at Guru Gobind Singh Stadium.

Guru Gobind Singh Stadium[edit | edit source]

Guru Gobind Singh Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Jalandhar. It is usually used for football matches and served as the home stadium of JCT Mills FC.[43] People can be seen jogging, playing soccer, weight-lifting, etc. in the stadium most of the time. The Punjab government has started new projects at the stadium.

Surjit Hockey Stadium[edit | edit source]

Surjeet Hockey Stadium is a field hockey stadium in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. It is named after Jalandhar-born Olympian Surjit Singh. This stadium is home of the franchise Sher-e-Punjab of the World Series Hockey.

Sports college[edit | edit source]

There is a Government Sports College in the city and it is a focus for many of the National Sports Councils. In this college, many sports are played like cricket, hockey, swimming, volleyball and basketball.

Education[edit | edit source]

Main article: List of institutions of higher education in Punjab

Higher education institutions in Jalandhar include;

Universities[edit | edit source]

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar

Schools[edit | edit source]

Jalandhar Cantonment[edit | edit source]

Main article: Jalandhar Cantonment

Notable people[edit | edit source]

Name Occupation
Yash Chopra Producer/Director[45]
Anurag Singh (director) Director, Producer, Writer
Diljit Dosanjh Actor, Singer
Karambir Singh 24th Chief of Naval Staff of Indian Navy
Ranbir Singh Kanwar Sugarcane Researcher, Director of Research (Agriculture) PAU, Director of Research Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University[46]
Lawrence Durrell Expatriate British novelist, poet, dramatist, and travel writer[47]
Vanya Mishra Winner of Miss India Femina 2012
Sunil Dutt Actor[48]
Kundan Lal Saigal Actor/Singer[49]
Amrish Puri Actor[50]
Jazzy B Singer
Apache Indian Singer
Sarbjit Cheema Singer
Kanth Kaler Singer
Karan Mehra Actor
Nooran Sisters Singers
Master Saleem Singer
Hans Raj Hans Singer
Jagjit Singh Singer
Bahadur Singh Indian former shot putter who won gold medal
General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq Chief of Army Staff, fourth Chief Martial Law Administrator and the sixth President of Pakistan
Diwan Bhai Abdul Hamid Revenue and Chief Minister of Kapurthala State
Hafeez Jullundhri Writer and poet
Baba Kashmira Singh Head of Sidhant Sant Samaj or Gurbani
Paul Nischal NRI President, first Indian candidate for the British Political Party
Col. Balbir Singh Kular Hockey Player
Varinder Singh Ghuman Bodybuilder, Wrestler and Punjabi Film Actor
Ajit Pal Singh Hockey Player
Pargat Singh Hockey Player
Inder Kumar Gujral Former Prime Minister of India
Harbhajan Singh Cricketer
Wasim Sajjad Two-time Acting President of Pakistan, Ex-Chairman of Senate
Sheikh Anwarul Haq Former Chief Justice
Mian Mohammed Sharif Surveyor General
Lala Amarnath Cricketer
Sushil Kohli Swimmer
Lala Jagat Narain Freedom fighter and founder of Punjab Kesri
Basheer Hussain Najafi One of the six Grand Ayatollahs
Taruwar Kohli Cricketer
Swaran Singh Politician
Udham Singh (field hockey) Hockey Player
Avneet Kaur Actress
Darshan Singh (field hockey) Hockey Player
Salma Mumtaz Actress
Saurav Mandal Football player
Ashwini Kumar Chopra Journalist, Politician (MP-Karnal)
Kartar Singh Duggal Writer
Kulwant Singh Virk Writer
Ishar Singh (poet) Poet
Sadhu Singh Hamdard Freedom fighter and Writer
Prem Parkash Writer
Ajit Saini Writer and Army General
Hasrat Writer
Gurbachan Singh Talib Writer
Gurdial Singh Writer and novelist
Chaudhry Muhammad Ali Former Prime Minister of Pakistan
Swami Shraddhanand Indian educationist and an Arya Samaj missionary
Wazir Ali Cricketer
R. Paul Dhillon Indo-Canadian journalist
Arun Shourie Politician, author, and journalist
Agha Sadiq Writer and poet
Fateh Ali Khan Singer. Father of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Dharam Singh Uppal Athlete
Balbir Singh Sr. Hockey Player
Mandeep Singh Cricketer
Vimi Actress
Ranvir Shorey Actor
Sugandha Mishra Singer, Anchor, Comedian
Nalini Priyadarshni Poet, Writer
Vijay Sampla State Minister in Union Govt
Bhagat Chunni Lal Minister in Punjab Govt
Ram Kapoor Indian Actor
Buta Singh Ex-Home Minister of India
Sukhbir Singh Punjabi Musician, Singer
Amarjit Kaypee Former highest run scorer in Ranji Trophy (Cricket)
Akshaye Khanna Indian Actor
Surbhi Jyoti Indian Actress
Jyotica Tangri Playback singer, appeared in several reality TV shows
Lord Wilberforce British Judge
Jass Manak Singer
Manpreet Singh Hockey Player
Garry Sandhu Singer
Akhil Singer
Jasmine Sandlas Singer
Iqbal Preet Singh Sahota Former DGP and State Police Chief of Punjab
Mohinder Singh Kaypee Former Member Parliament and Cabinet Minister
Santokh Singh Chaudhary Former Member Parliament
Darshan Singh Kaypee Former Cabinet Minister who was shot dead by Khalistani terrorists
Som Parkash Former Union Minister, Government of India
Jagjit Singh (politician) Former Cabinet Minister, Punjab
Sarwan Singh Phillaur Former Cabinet Minister of Punjab
Avinash Chander Former Member of Legislative Assembly, Punjab
Rajinder Johar Philanthropist with quadriplegia
Rachel Gupta Model and Miss Grand International 2024

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1891-1941: Data for the entirety of the town of Jalandhar, which included Jalandhar Municipality and Jalandhar Cantonment.[16]:32
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 1931-1941: Including Ad-Dharmis

References[edit | edit source]

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  2. ↑ "List of Deputy Commissioner". jalandhar.nic.in. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  3. ↑ Khaira, Rachna (10 December 2017). "People's patience being tested in Punjab civic polls". The Tribune. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  4. ↑ "Welcome to Official Website of Jalandhar District, Punjab". Archived from the original on 9 July 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  5. ↑ Dinesh Prasad Saklani, Ancient Communities of the Himalaya, p.45
  6. ↑ John Hutchison, Jean Philippe Vogel, History of the Panjab Hill States, Asian Educational Services, 1994 - Punjab Hill States (India), p.122
  7. ↑ Lal, K. S. (1958). "Jasrat Khokhar". Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. 21: 274–281. ISSN 2249-1937. JSTOR 44145212.
  8. ↑ Parminder Singh Grover Moga, Davinderjit Singh, Discover Punjab: Attractions of Punjab, Parminder Singh Grover, 20 May 2011
  9. ↑ Tom G. Kessinger, University of California, Berkeley. Center for South and Southeast Asia Studies, Vilyatpur, 1848-1968: Social and Economic Change in a North Indian Village, University of California Press, 1 January 1974, p.16
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  11. ↑ "Heavy Rainfall". Dainik Bhaskar. 18 July 2018. Archived from the original on 25 July 2018.
  12. ↑ "Average Weather for Jalandhar — Temperature and Precipitation". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
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  14. ↑ "District Census Handbook: Jalandhar" (PDF). censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011. p. 61.
  15. ↑ "Table C-01 Population by Religious Community: Punjab". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
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  21. ↑ "CENSUS OF INDIA, 1901 VOLUME I-A INDIA PART II-TABLES". Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  22. ↑ "CENSUS OF INDIA, 1911 VOLUME XIV PUNJAB PART II TABLES". Retrieved 17 January 2023.
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