Interesting Facts about Punjab
Here are a few interesting facts about Punjab:
- Punjab is also called the “wheat bowl of India”, because the state is the primary wheat provider for the whole country as the presence of five rivers in the state, has made Punjab’s soil fertile and conducive for wheat production.
- The Indus valley civilization covered the whole region of Punjab, and the ancient Harappan sites got split between India and Pakistan after Partition.
- It is also believed that the region of Punjab was probably the first site of human civilizations in the Indian subcontinent around 2500 BC, given the presence of rivers in the region which help in the establishment of human settlements.
List of Districts in Punjab 2024
Punjab, the culturally rich, diverse state of India can be spotted on the northwestern region of the map. It is a strategically important state, given its proximity to Pakistan, spanning an area of 50,362 square km with a population of 27,704236 (2011). Punjab has a total of 23 districts and 5 divisions to ensure a smooth administration of the whole state.
This article highlights the information on the districts and divisions of Punjab and some interesting facts related to it. Please go through this article thoroughly.