About Jalandhar
Jalandhar is a city in the north-western India state of Punjab. The oldest city in Punjab, in recent years it has seen rapid urbanisation and developed into a highly industrialised centre of commercial activity. Jalandhar was the capital of Punjab from India's independence (1947) until Chandigarh was built in 1953. Jalandhar is also known as known as Jullundur in British India, is a city in the Doaba region of the northwestern Indian state of Punjab. In fact, it is the oldest city located in the state of Punjab of India. Jalandhar is also considered as one of the oldest cities of the country. In recent time, this city has been developed into a very famous industrial hub. It is considered as a smart city with good economic growth. Jalandhar is situated alongside the Grand Trunk Road and is a well-connected rail and road junction. Jalandhar is 144 km northwest of Chandigarh, the state capital of Punjab and Haryana.