About Jalandhar
Jalandhar is located on the intensively irrigated plain between the Beas and Sutlej rivers.
The city, which has major road and rail connections, is a market for agricultural products. Manufactures include textiles, leather goods, wood products, and sporting goods. Jalandhar was the capital of Punjab from India's independence (1947) until Chandigarh was built in 1953.Jalandhar is situated at 710 31' East and 300 33' North at a distance of 146 kms from state capital Chandigarh. It is at a distance of 350 Kms from Delhi on Delhi-Amritsar Highway.
The district is named after Jalandhar, a demon king, who finds a mention in the Puranas and Mahabharta. According to another legend, Jalandhar was the capital of the kingdom of lav, son of Rama. According to yet another version Jalandhar is said to have derived its name from the vernacular term `Jalandhar' means area inside the water, i.e. tract laying between the two rivers Satluj and Beas, still another name of Jalandhar had been Trigartta, as it was waters by three rivers, Satluj, Beas and Ravi.
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How to Reach Jalandhar :
By Air : Amritsar International Airport is the nearest airport which is is 90 kms from Jalandhar.
By Rail : Jalandhar has a Railway Station in city limits.
By Road : Jalandhar is well connected by State Transport Buses & Private bus services.