Ludhiana vs Tiruppur
Punjab · Tamil Nadu
| Metric | Ludhiana | Tiruppur |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,98,739 (35.0 lakh) | 24,79,052 (24.8 lakh) |
| Area | 3,767 km² | 5,106 km² |
| Density | 929 / km² | 486 / km² |
| Headquarters | Ludhiana | Tiruppur |
| Established | — | — |
| Native name | ਲੁਧਿਆਣਾ | திருப்பூர் |
| Opportunities | 1 | 1 |
| Resource atoms | — | 3 |
Ludhiana
Ludhiana district is one of the 23 districts in the Indian state of Punjab. It is Punjab's largest district by both area and population. Ludhiana, the largest city in Punjab, is the district headquarters. The district falls in the Malwa region of Punjab, specifically the Tihara sub-region of Malwa.
Tiruppur
Tiruppur accounts for ~90% of India's cotton knitwear exports. ₹44,747 crore in exports plus ~₹27,000 crore in domestic trade in 2024–25. ~20,000 production units, 600,000+ direct workers. Vertically integrated cluster — spinning, knitting, dyeing, cutting, stitching, finishing, and export packing all happen within and adjacent to Tiruppur.