General knowledge about Punjab || Punjab

 Punjab is the state in northwest region of India .



The name Punjab is made of two words Punj (Five) + Aab (Water) that is the land of five rivers.

These five rivers of Punjab are sutluj, Beas, Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum. Only Sutluj , Ravi and Beas Rivers flow in today's Punjab. The other two rivers are now in the state of Punjab, situated in Pakistan. The punjab state is divided into three regions: Majha, Doaba and Malwa.

Agriculture in the main occupation of Punjab economy. other major industries include manufacturing of scientific instruments, electrical goods, financial services, machine tools, textiles, sewing ,machines etc..

Punjab is considered to have the best infrastructure in India; this includes road, rail air and river transport links that are extensive throughout the region. Punjab also has the lowest poverty rate in India and has won the best state performance award, based on statistical data compiled by the Indian Government.

Geographical area:



the total area of the state is 50,362 square kilometers (19445 sq. miles), with the cultivable area being under assured irrigation. Its average elevation is 300 meters (980 ft) above sea level, with a range from 180 meters (590 ft) in the southwest to more than 500 meters (1600 ft) around the northeast border.

Capital of Punjab : chandigarh

Districts in punjab : 23

Largest city of punjab : Ludhiana

Legislative Assembly seats : 117

Rank of punjab in the country as area is concerned : 19th Rank

Official Language of state : Punjabi

State animal of Punjab : Black buck

State Game : Kabaddi 


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