Jalandhar Jalandhar is the third-highest populated city in Punjab and lies along the Grand Trunk Road, approximately 146 km away from Chandigarh and 83.5 km away from the city of Amritsar. The Jalandhar District has a chequered history of its own, covering 110 square kilometres in total and with a population estimated at 1,096,000 people in 2011. The city is reportedly named after a Nath Guru called Jalandhara. Devasya Verma founded this city as mentioned in the Vedas and several historical legends. It was once capital to the Kingdom of Lava according to lore, who was the son of Rama. The entire zone was also reportedly within the Indus Valley Civilization. The Jalandhar coordinates are 31.2569°N 75.4432°E. Infrastructure and Details Jalandhar is home to several reputed educational institutions including the Doaba College, DAV University, DAV Institute of Engineering & Technology, Lovely Professional University, GNA University, Guru Nanak Dev University Regional Campus, Eklavya School Jalandhar, Jalandhar Public School, and the Cambridge International School. Leading hospitals here include the Capitol Hospital, Central Hospital & Maternity Home, Sacred Heart Hospital and numerous others. The Jalandhar City Junction railway station is a major connectivity lifeline for residents here. The Amritsar Airport lies 94 km away from Jalandhar. Property in Jalandhar You will find several property options in Jalandhar including residential plots, apartments, and villas at competitive prices. Read More
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