Punjab, in northern India, is famed for its agricultural productivity, Sikh heritage, and vibrant culture. Covering 50,362 km², it has 12,581 villages and a population of 27,743,338 (2011 Census). Chandigarh, the capital, hosts the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Reorganized on November 1, 1966, its 23 districts drive farming and industry.
In Punjab, villages are categorized based on their population. Here’s a breakdown of the number of villages within each population range:
| District Name in English | District Name | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amritsar | अमृतसर | |||
| Barnala | बरनाला | |||
| Bathinda | बठिंडा | |||
| Faridkot | फ़रीदकोट | |||
| Fatehgarh Sahib | फतेहगढ़ साहिब | |||
| Fazilka | फाजिल्का | |||
| Ferozepur | फिरोजपुर | |||
| Gurdaspur | गुरदासपुर | |||
| Hoshiarpur | होशियारपुर | |||
| Jalandhar | जालंधर | |||
| Kapurthala | कपूरथला | |||
| Ludhiana | लुधियाना | |||
| Mansa | मानसा | |||
| Malerkotla | मलेरकोटला | |||
| Moga | मोगा | |||
| Pathankot | पठानकोट | |||
| Patiala | पटियाला | |||
| Rupnagar | रूपनगर | |||
| Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar | साहिबज़ादा अजीत सिंह नगर | |||
| Sangrur | संगरूर | |||
| Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar | शहीद भगत सिंह नगर | |||
| Sri Muktsar Sahib | श्री मुक्तसर साहिब | |||
| Tarn Taran | तरन तारन |
As per the 2011 Census, Punjab has a total population of 27743338 people, with 10399146 residing in urban areas and 17344192 in rural regions. The population density of Punjab is approximately 551/ km² (people per square kilometer), reflecting its high concentration of inhabitants across both urban and rural landscapes.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17344192 | 10399146 | 27743338 |
| Male Population | 9093476 | 5545989 | 14639465 |
| Female Population | 8250716 | 4853157 | 13103873 |
As of the latest data, the population density of Punjab is approximately 551/ km² (people per square kilometer). The breakdown is as follows:
| Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 362 | 4136 | 551/ km² |
As per the 2011 Census, Punjab has a total of 55,13,071 households, with 33,58,113 in rural areas and 21,54,958 in urban regions.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 33,58,113 |
| Urban Households | 21,54,958 |
| Total Households | 55,13,071 |
| State Overview | |
|---|---|
| State/UT Name | Punjab - (पंजाब) |
| Capital | Chandigarh |
| Established | 1-Nov-1966 |
| Total Area | 50,362 km² |
| Total Villages | 13087 |
| Sex Ratio (2011) | 895 |
| Population Density | 551/ km² |
| Total Population (2011) | 2,77,43,338 |
| High Court | Punjab and Haryana High Court |
| Total Population | Villages in Punjab |
|---|---|
| less than 200 | 959 |
| 200-499 | 1903 |
| 500-999 | 3237 |
| 1000-1999 | 3471 |
| 2000-4999 | 2227 |
| 5000-9999 | 330 |
| 10000 and above | 41 |
All survey data of Punjab villages are based on the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2015 (censusindia.gov.in). Open Government Data Platform India. Published under National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP).