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Pathankot district
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Pathankot district | |
|---|---|
 Dhar Kalan, Pathankot - The Mini Goa of Punjab | |
.svg) Location in Punjab | |
| Coordinates: 32°16′01″N 75°38′36″E / 32.266814°N 75.643444°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Punjab |
| Named for | Pathania Rajput |
| Headquarters | Pathankot |
| Government | |
| • Deputy commissioner | Sh. Ramveer |
| • Senior Superintendent of Police | R.K. Bakshi (PPS) |
| • Member of Parliament | Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa |
| Area | |
• Total | 929 km2 (359 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 676,598 |
| • Density | 730/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Regional | Punjabi, Hindi, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | PB-35 / PB-68 |
| Largest City | Pathankot |
| Website | https://pathankot.nic.in |
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.
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