Most Dense in Punjab

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Most Dense — Punjab

1 Tarn Taran 28,813/mi²

2 Sanaur 27,534/mi²

3 Jalandhar 20,460/mi²

4 Amritsar 17,660/mi²

5 Fazilka 14,570/mi²

6 Ludhiana 13,526/mi²

7 Phagwāra 12,972/mi²

8 Farīdkot 12,528/mi²

9 Kotkapura 12,123/mi²

10 Khanna 11,854/mi²

11 Qadian 11,757/mi²

12 Barnāla 11,599/mi²

13 Batāla 9,779/mi²

14 Muktsar 9,222/mi²

15 Rajpura 8,139/mi²

16 Jaito 7,401/mi²

17 Sultanpur 7,275/mi²

18 Morinda 6,923/mi²

19 Talwāra 6,412/mi²

20 Makhu 6,318/mi²

21 Gurdaspur 4,486/mi²

22 Patiāla 3,400/mi²

23 Māler Kotla 2,875/mi²

24 Shāhkot 2,307/mi²

25 Abohar 1,999/mi²

26 Mohali 1,758/mi²

27 Longowal 1,144/mi²

28 Bathinda 1,038/mi²

29 Pathānkot 647/mi²

30 Hoshiārpur 621/mi²

31 Zerakpur 577/mi²

32 Kot Kapūra 565/mi²

33 Gobindgarh 553/mi²

34 Nangal 495/mi²

35 Firozpur 404/mi²

36 Sangrūr 382/mi²

37 Samāna 350/mi²

38 Sunām 338/mi²

39 Jandiāla Gurū 323/mi²

40 Mānsa 301/mi²

41 Kapurthala Town 282/mi²

42 Sirhind 274/mi²

43 Kharar 261/mi²

44 Nābha 253/mi²

45 Ropar 234/mi²

46 Nawanshahr 213/mi²

47 Dhūri 201/mi²

48 Banga 199/mi²

49 Moga 190/mi²

50 Jagraon 187/mi²

51 Jalālābād 182/mi²

52 Nakodar 181/mi²

53 Naya Gaon 178/mi²

54 Jalandhar Cantonment 176/mi²

55 Balaungi 168/mi²

56 Dasūya 155/mi²

57 Basi 154/mi²

58 Chāmkor 153/mi²

59 Patti 151/mi²

60 Dīnānagar 138/mi²

61 Zira 137/mi²

62 Malout 137/mi²

63 Maur 137/mi²

64 Patran 131/mi²

65 Dirba 130/mi²

66 Lālru 129/mi²

67 Māchhīwāra 129/mi²

68 Giddarbāha 127/mi²

69 Khamānon Kalān 125/mi²

70 Rampura Phul 123/mi²

71 Kalanaur 122/mi²

72 Mamun 121/mi²

73 Bhawānīgarh 120/mi²

74 Dorāha 120/mi²

75 Moonak 116/mi²

76 Ahmedgarh 114/mi²

77 Rāikot 110/mi²

78 Rāmpura 110/mi²

79 Kūrāli 109/mi²

80 Bagha Purana 107/mi²

81 Gil 106/mi²

82 Sujānpur 105/mi²

83 Samrāla 102/mi²

84 Lehragaga 102/mi²

85 Mahna 101/mi²

86 Majītha 99/mi²

87 Amloh 99/mi²

88 Sohāna 98/mi²

89 Laungowāl 94/mi²

90 Bhulath Gharbi 93/mi²

91 Pakhi Khanauri 90/mi²

92 Bālāchor 89/mi²

93 Begowāl 88/mi²

94 Mukeriān 87/mi²

95 Jandiāla 85/mi²

96 Tapa 85/mi²

97 Adampur 85/mi²

98 Phillaur 82/mi²

99 Kartārpur 78/mi²

100 Nangli 75/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Punjab pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Tarn Taran leads with 28,813 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Tarn Taran has 28,813 people per square mile — that's roughly 45 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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