Tarn Taran district

Tarn Taran district is an administrative region in Punjab that spreads across agricultural areas dominated by rice and wheat fields. The central town of Tarn Taran Sahib serves as the administrative hub within this farming landscape.

The district was created in 2006 by separating from Amritsar District, becoming Punjab's nineteenth administrative division. This recent administrative reorganization took place under Chief Minister Amarinder Singh.

The Gurdwara Tarn Taran Sahib, a central shrine built in the 1590s, shapes religious life and draws Sikh visitors from across regions. This sanctuary remains the heart of community gatherings and daily worship.

The district connects through national highways and railway networks to larger cities like Amritsar and other Punjab regions. These transport links make travel to and across the area straightforward.

The area holds the world's highest concentration of Sikh believers, with Sikhs making up over 93 percent of the population. This demographic distinctiveness shapes the region's religious and social character.

Location: Jalandhar division

Capital city: Tarn Taran Sahib

Shares border with: Firozpur district, Kapurthala district, Amritsar district

GPS coordinates: 31.46000,74.93000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:53