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[[Image:India Punjab locator map.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The state of Punjab]] | [[Image:India Punjab locator map.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The state of Punjab]] | ||
The 2011 census records a population of 27.7 million across 22 districts. The state capital is '''Chandigarh''' and largest city is '''Ludhiana'''. | The 2011 census records a population of 27.7 million across 22 districts. The state capital is '''Chandigarh''' and largest city is '''Ludhiana'''. | ||
==Education in Punjab== | ==Education in Punjab== | ||
The literacy rate as of 2011 in Punjab is 76.68%. For a list of the higher education institutions in Punjab, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Punjab_(India) | The literacy rate as of 2011 in Punjab is 76.68%. For a list of the higher education institutions in Punjab, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Punjab_(India) | ||
==Virtual schools in Punjab== | ==Virtual schools in Punjab== | ||
The Punjab Technical University has set up around 350 learning centres around the state conducting diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate courses. | The Punjab Technical University has set up around 350 learning centres around the state conducting diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate courses. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 16:27, 5 November 2011
Punjab is a state in the north-west of India. It borders Jammu and Kashmir to the north, Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the south and southeast, Rajasthan to the southwest and Pakistan west.
The 2011 census records a population of 27.7 million across 22 districts. The state capital is Chandigarh and largest city is Ludhiana.
Education in Punjab
The literacy rate as of 2011 in Punjab is 76.68%. For a list of the higher education institutions in Punjab, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Punjab_(India)
Virtual schools in Punjab
The Punjab Technical University has set up around 350 learning centres around the state conducting diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate courses.
References
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punjab,_India
- http://updateox.com/india/state-wise-population-of-india-as-per-2011-census/
- http://www.census2011.co.in/literacy.php
- http://www.ptudep.org/