Pathankot vs Bathinda
Punjab · Punjab
| Metric | Pathankot | Bathinda |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,76,598 (6.77 lakh) | 13,88,525 (13.9 lakh) |
| Area | 929 km² | — |
| Density | 728 / km² | — |
| Headquarters | Pathankot | Bathinda |
| Established | — | — |
| Native name | ਪਠਾਨਕੋਟ | ਬਠਿੰਡਾ |
| Opportunities | 1 | 1 |
| Resource atoms | — | — |
Pathankot
Pathankot district, the northernmost district of Punjab, India, was formed on 27 July 2011, after being carved out from Gurdaspur district. Pathankot serves as the district headquarters. The district shares its borders with Narowal district of Punjab, Pakistan to the west and lies strategically close to the Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir, in which it shares border with Kathua district and in the state of Himachal Pradesh, shares its border with Chamba and Kangra districts, making it a vital trade and transportation hub in the region.
Bathinda
Bathinda district is in Malwa region of Punjab, India. The district encompasses an area of 3,385 square kilometers. By area, Bathinda district is the second-largest in Punjab, after Ludhiana district. It is bounded by Faridkot district and Moga district on the north, Muktsar district on the west, Barnala and Mansa districts on the east, and the state of Haryana on the south. Bathinda is cotton producing belt of Punjab.