Pathankot District

Pathankot district, the northernmost district of Punjab, India, was formed on July 27, 2011, after being carved out from Gurdaspur district. Pathankot serves as the district headquarters. The district shares its borders with Pakistan to the west and lies strategically close to the states of Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, making it a vital trade and transport…
Pathankot district, the northernmost district of Punjab, India, was formed on July 27, 2011, after being carved out from Gurdaspur district. Pathankot serves as the district headquarters. The district shares its borders with Pakistan to the west and lies strategically close to the states of Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, making it a vital trade and transportation hub in the region.
  • Country: India
  • State: Punjab
  • Named for: Pathania Rajput
  • Headquarters: Pathankot
  • Largest City: Pathankot
  • Time zone: UTC+5:30 (IST)
  • Vehicle registration: PB-35 / PB-68
Data from: en.wikipedia.org