Demography of Tarn Taran Punjab

Tarn Taran Sahib is a city in the state of Punjab, in far northern India. Tarn Taran district was formed in 16th Jun, 2006, during the celebrations marking the 400th martyrdom day of Shri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. The declaration to this effect was made by Captain Amarinder Singh, Chief Minister of Punjab.

With this, it became the 19th district of Punjab. It is 5059 Sq. Km in area. It is surrounded by District of Amritsar in the North, District Kapurthala in the East, District Ferozepur in the South and Pakistan in the West. This is the city which connects Amritsar with all the cities of Majha. The main occupation in this area is agriculture and agro industry with very few other industries.

Provisional population figures of 2011 census

Area                                                2,449 KM Square Foot

No Of Village                                 489

No of blocks                                   8

No of Gram Panchayats                495

No of Tehsiles                                 4

Vidhan Sabha Constituencies        4