About District
Amritsar was founded by Sri Guru Ramdass Ji, the fourth guru of the Sikhs in about 1574 A.D. Before the city was founded, the area was covered with thick forests and had several lakes.
Events
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Website to register and book seats to witness beating retreat ceremony at Attari 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2025
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Website for online registration of Pilgrimage to Sri Kartarpur Sahib 17/11/2021 - 31/12/2025
DISTRICT AT A GLANCE
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Area: 2683 Sq. Km.
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Population: 24,90,656
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Villages: 750
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Male: 13,18,408
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Female: 11,72,248
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Language: Punjabi, Hindi, English
