Smallest Cities in Punjab

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Punjab

1 Khotran 5,046

2 Thariāl 5,081

3 Mubārikpur 5,217

4 Bungal 5,257

5 Kot 5,406

6 Chugānwān 5,416

7 Bahrāmpur 5,432

8 Khambra on Nakodar Road 5,483

9 Behjoga 5,722

10 Kaurānwāli 5,770

11 Sarna 5,847

12 Dappar 5,936

13 Dhin 5,961

14 Mīrpur 5,967

15 Hājipur 6,091

16 Mulānpur 6,165

17 Apra 6,258

18 Rām Dās 6,398

19 Manwāl 6,496

20 Badhni Kalān 6,786

21 Baddowāl 6,825

22 Ghoh 6,883

23 Ghanaur 6,985

24 Akālgarh 6,993

25 Sarai Khas 7,044

26 Bhādson 7,260

27 Chuhal 7,304

28 Amargarh 7,339

29 Kot Fatah 7,412

30 Derā Nānak 7,491

31 Malaudh 7,567

32 Rail 7,589

33 Garhdiwāla 7,593

34 Fateh Nangal 7,721

35 Alāwalpur 7,815

36 Pail 7,923

37 Srīgobindpur 8,241

38 Nīlpur 8,391

39 Dhilwan 8,447

40 Boh 8,482

41 Baruwāli 8,668

42 Satiāwāla 8,724

43 Narot Mehra 8,885

44 Hariāna 8,928

45 Bāba Bakāla 8,946

46 Sohāna 9,306

47 Nāg 9,352

48 Sufipind 9,406

49 Nūrpur Kalān 9,437

50 Nohan 9,439

51 Halwāra 9,761

52 Chīma 9,894

53 Khamānon Kalān 10,135

54 Ghagga 10,162

55 Begowāl 10,175

56 Lāhauran Bara 10,218

57 Lohiān 10,362

58 Mudki 10,415

59 Rurki 10,509

60 Bhulath Gharbi 10,669

61 Kathāniān 10,679

62 Bhankarpur 10,768

63 Pratāp Singhwāla 10,843

64 Budha Thēh 10,979

65 Bhattiān 11,066

66 Mahalpur 11,360

67 Chiman 11,615

68 Tibri 11,845

69 Tharīke 12,294

70 Hadiāya 12,507

71 Kot Īsa Khān 12,800

72 Daulatpur 12,988

73 Bhamiān Kalān 13,174

74 Khem Karan 13,446

75 Kalanaur 13,671

76 Chāmkor 13,920

77 Pakhi Khanauri 14,096

78 Rāja Sānsi 14,298

79 Bhagta 14,467

80 Shāhkot 14,488

81 Majītha 14,503

82 Rāya 14,506

83 Nūrmahal 14,560

84 Makhu 14,658

85 Amloh 14,696

86 Bhucho Mandi 14,961

87 Goniāna Mandi 15,208

88 Jugiāl 15,210

89 Husainpur 15,575

90 Rāhon 15,676

91 Balaungi 15,982

92 Mullānwāla 16,183

93 Anandpur 16,282

94 Mūllānpur 16,356

95 Gorāya 16,462

96 Sultanpur 16,877

97 Dirba 16,952

98 Garhshankar 16,955

99 Guru Har Sahāi 17,192

100 Talwandi Bhai 17,285

The smallest cities in Punjab (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Khotran has a population of just 5,046. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,046 residents, Khotran is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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