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Pathankot district
District of Punjab in India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pathankot district is the northernmost district of the Indian state of Punjab. Pathankot is the district headquarters. The district was formed on July 27, 2011. It borders Pakistan.
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Pathankot district | |
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![]() Dhar Kalan, Pathankot - The Mini Goa of Punjab | |
![]() Location in Punjab | |
Coordinates: 32.266814°N 75.643444°E / 32.266814; 75.643444 | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Punjab |
Named for | Pathania Rajput |
Headquarters | Pathankot |
Government | |
• Deputy commissioner | Sh. Ramveer |
• Senior Superintendent of Police | R.K. Bakshi (PPS) |
• Member of Parliament | Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa |
Area | |
• Total | 929 km2 (359 sq mi) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 676,598 |
• Density | 730/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Regional | Punjabi, Hindi, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | PB-35 / PB-68 |
Largest City | Pathankot |
Website | https://pathankot.nic.in |
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