Amritsar district

The district spans across fertile plains near the Pakistan border, containing numerous agricultural fields, villages, and the major city of Amritsar.

In 1919, the district became a symbol of India's independence movement following the Jallianwala Bagh incident where British forces fired upon gathered civilians.

The district contains the Golden Temple complex, which draws millions of Sikh pilgrims annually to participate in religious ceremonies and communal meals.

The district administration operates from Amritsar city, managing essential services through three administrative subdivisions: Amritsar, Ajnala, and Tarn Taran.

Farmers in the district cultivate specialized varieties of wheat and rice, contributing to Punjab's status as India's primary agricultural production region.

Location: Jalandhar division

Capital city: Amritsar

Shares border with: Kapurthala district, Gurdaspur district, Tarn Taran district

Website: http://amritsar.nic.in/html/about_district.htm

GPS coordinates: 31.58333,74.98333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:05