| City Name |
Jalandhar |
| State |
Punjab |
| District |
Jalandhar |
| District Headquarters |
Jalandhar |
| Tehsil/Taluk |
Jalandhar-I, Jalandhar-II |
| Ward |
(MC) 60, (OG) 3 |
| Lat Long |
31.325504, 75.575164 |
| Area |
3,401 km2 (1,313 sq mi) |
| Population as per 2011 |
862,196 |
| Official Languages |
Punjabi |
| Time zone |
IST (UTC+5:30) |
| STD Code |
0181 |
| Transport |
Air, Road, Rail |
| Vehicle registration |
PB 08 |
| Food and Cuisine |
Punjabi Food, Makki di Roti and Sarson da Saag, Channa Bhatura, Aloo ka Paratha, Lassi, Halwa Poori, Falooda, Masala Chai, Kulchas, Shami Kebab, Tandoori Chicken, Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Vegetarian Dishes, Paneer, Mint Paratha, Gajar Ka Halwa, Jalewi etc . |
| Religion |
Sikhism, Hindu |
| Festival |
Parkash Utsav Dasveh Patshah, Guru Nanak Gurpurab, Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, Harballabh Sangeet Mela, Baba Sodal Festival, Baisakhi Festival, Holi, Diwali etc. |
| Monuments |
Jalandhar Moorish Mosque, Shaheed-E-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Museum, Havelli, Handira Mausoleum etc. |
| Places of interest |
Gurdwara Talhan Sahib, Gurdwara Nauwi Patshahi, Devi Talab Mandir, St Mary's Cathedral Church, Shiv Mandir, Sodal Mandir, Imam Nasir Mausoleum and Jamma Masjid, Gurdwara Chhevin Padshahi, Tulsi Mandir, Desh-Bhagat Memorial Hall, Wonder Land, Shiv Mandhir, Shaheed-E-Azam Sardar Bhagat Museum, Khatkar Kalan, Pushpa Gujral Science City, Fun City, Nikku Park etc. |
| Markets |
Oriental Crafts, Prince Glass Corner, Taj Handicrafts, Janta Textiles and Handicrafts, Loveleen Handicraft, Pacca Bagh and Jaina Crafts, Ebony Store, Manbro and Sadar Bazar, Modella Mall, Vishal Mega Mart, CTC Plaza, Satyam Mall, PPR Mall, Viva Collage Mall, Sarb Multiplex, The Metropolitan etc. |
| Hospital |
Patel Hospital, Tagore Hospital & Heart Care Centre, SGL Super Speciality Hospital, Satyam Hospital & Trauma Centre, Apex Hospital, Sacred Heart Hospital, Johal Hospital etc. |
| Hotel |
Radisson Hotel, Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, The Regent Park Hotel, Hotel Maharaja Residency, Leo Fort, Ramada Jalandhar City Centre, Hotel Sekhon Grand, The Maya Hotel, City Hub Hotel, Peterhoff Hotel etc. |
| Industries |
Bharat Electrical & Rubber Industries, Manko Industries, Laxmi Industries, Rishi Industries, Jainsons Industries, Capital Industries, Golden Star Surgical Industries, Anand Sports Industries, Asha Rubber Industries, Puma Valves, Rolson India, Nedo Overseas, Ajay Industries, Arosons Industries, Neta Metal Works, Eleco Auto Industries, Joshi Auto Industries, Filtex Auto Industries, Vectus Industries Limited, Samart Auto Udyog, Malhotra Industries, Sahdev Auto Industries, AK Industries, RPS International, GK Auto Industries, HS Auto Industries, Raj Auto Industries, Ramco Auto Industries, KS Surgical Industries, Ambika Paint Industries, Bipan Sports Industries, Kalsi Electrical Limited, Singhson Sports Industry, Roshan Hardware Industries, Asheerwad Leather Industries, National Surgical Industries, Rajindra Surgical Industries etc. |
| University/College |
Guru Nanak Dev University, Mehr Chand Polytechnic College, Doaba College, D.A.V. Institute of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Khalsa College, Daviet College, KMV College, Central State University, Enrage Tech Institute, B.D Arya Girls College, DAV Institute of Nursing, ICFAI University etc. |
| Notable people |
Bhagat Singh - Freedom Fighter, K S Makhan - Singer, Jaswinder Singh Bains - Singer, Sarbjit Cheema - Singer Song Writer Lyricist Actor, Kaler Kanth - Singer, Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq - 4th Chief Martial Law Administrator and the Sixth President of Pakistan, K S Makhan - Singer, Diwan Sir Abdul Hamid - Chief Minister of Kapurthala Princely State, Wasim Sajjad - Two-time Acting President of Pakistan, Chaudhry Muhammad Ali - Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Arun Shourie - Politician, Author and Journalist, Mandeep Singh - Cricketer, Sugandha Mishra - Actress, Dharam Singh Uppal - Athlete, The Great Khali - Wrestler etc. |
