Where is Ludhiana located?
All Ludhiana maps show that the city is situated in the center of Punjab. The city lies on the previous riverbanks of the Sutlej River, at a distance of 13 kilometers towards the south of its current itinerary. The city of Ludhiana, to its inhabitants, is made up of the New City and Old City and is a part of the Malwa province in Punjab. However, governmentally, it comes under the jurisdiction of the Patiala Division.
The city lies at a distance of around 100 km from Chandigarh, the capital of Punjab. It is situated to the west of Chandigarh on National Highway 95. The city can also be accessed from New Delhi, the capital of India and Amritsar, another important city in Punjab through NH-1.
Ambala 96 kms
Delhi 315 kms
Amritsar 136 kms
Jalandhar 57 kms
The city shares its boundaries with the Sutlej River, Hoshiarpur district, and Jalandhar district to the north, the Moga district to the west, the Rupnagar district to the east, and Patiala and Sangrur districts to the southeast and south.
Area and population of Ludhiana
The city covers a total area of 120 sq miles or 310 sq km and according to the population estimates in 2010, the population of Ludhiana is 1,740,247. The density of population of the city is 14,540 /sq mi or 5,614 /km2. The population of the city rises significantly at the time of crop reaping because of influx of manual workers from states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh (the eastern provinces), Delhi, and Orissa. The city is regarded as a famous NRI district in the state with a considerable number of people staying overseas in countries like the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.
Geographical Features of Ludhiana
The mean elevation of the city is 798 feet (244 meters) and the latitude and longitude of the city are 30.9° North and 75.85° East. Topographically, the place can be divided into the following areas:
- The Sutlej flood plain
- The highland plain
The city has a somewhat dry weather according to the Koppen climate classification and the three distinct seasons are the following:
- Monsoon
- Summer
- Winter
Prominent Educational Institutes in Ludhiana?
Given below are the names of the major educational institutes in the city:
- Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College
- Bhutta College of Engineering And Technology
- Ludhiana College of Engineering & Technology
- Punjab Agricultural University (PAU)
- SDP College for Women
- PCTE Group of Institutes Baddowal
- Guru Nanak Institute Of Management & Technologies (Coeducational)
- Khalsa College, Gujranwala
- Arya College for Boys
- B.C.M College of Education
- Sri Aurobindo College of Commerce and Management
- Kamla Lohtia College
- SCD Government Colleges for Boys and Girls
How to reach Ludhiana
The city of Ludhiana is aptly linked to the national capital by regular train service, roadways, and flights.
Roadways:
Ludhiana lies on the Grand Trunk Road in the segment from Amritsar to Delhi. Chandigarh, New Delhi, Amritsar and other important cities in the state are well joined with Ludhiana by roadways.
By Air:
The closest major airport lies at Chandigarh, the capital of the state. The distance is around is 100 km from the city.
By Rail:
The railway station at Ludhiana is advantageously joined with New Delhi and other major places in the country. Regular train services are available to Amritsar, Jammu, Mukerian, Jalandhar, Delhi, Pathankot, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
Major Tourist Attractions in Ludhiana
Given below are the names of the various tourist draws in the city of Ludhiana:
Historic landmarks
Gurdwaras:
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Other places of worship:
Major Industries in LudhianaThe major industrial houses in Ludhiana are as follows:
Top Hotels in LudhianaSome of the top hotels in the city are given below:
Major Hospitals and Healthcare Centers in LudhianaThe major hospitals and healthcare centers in the city are as follows:
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Best Time to Visit Ludhiana
The ideal time to tour Ludhiana is from February to the middle of April.Last Updated on 31 October 2011
