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Amritsar is a city in Amritsar district, Punjab, home to 11,32,383 people at the 2011 Census.
Amritsar: Census and Facts
District: Amritsar district. Population (2011 Census): 11,32,383. Area: about 170 sq km. Elevation: about 234 m.
Businesses and Economy in Amritsar
Amritsar was once known for its textile industry, and textile mills, knitting units and embroidery factories still operate. The city is known for pashmina shawls, woollen clothes and blankets, and the brass craft of the Thatheras of nearby Jandiala Guru is on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage.
Culture, Festivals and Food in Amritsar
Amritsar is the holiest city of Sikhism and draws pilgrims from across the world. Sikhism and Hinduism are the two main religions, and most residents speak Punjabi.
History of Amritsar
The city takes its name from Amrit Sarovar, the Pool of Nectar around the Golden Temple, and was founded by Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh guru, as Ramdaspur.
Geography and Climate of Amritsar
Amritsar lies about 234 m above sea level in the Majha region of Punjab, roughly 24 km from the Pakistan border.
Education in Amritsar
Guru Nanak Dev University, Khalsa College, the Government Medical College and an Indian Institute of Management are in Amritsar.
Popular Places in and Around Amritsar
Places documented within about 10 km of Amritsar include Durgiana Temple (Hindu temple, about 1 km away), Central Sikh Museum (Sikh museum, about 3 km away), Golden Temple (Sikh religious site, about 3 km away) and Gurdwara Baba Atal (Sikh temple, about 3 km away).
Hospitals, Clinics and Healthcare in Amritsar
Places listed in OpenStreetMap within about 3.5 km of the centre, with counts in brackets. Hospitals (97): Sardar Bahadur Dr. Sohan Singh Eye Hospital Pvt.Ltd.; Chikitsa Ent Hospital; Dahliwal Hospital; Randhawa Hospital; Vasan Eye Care Hospital, Sherpur Chowk; Dr. Shakeen Eye and Dental Hospital; Guru Nanak Dev Hospital; Kd Hospital, Amritsar; A.P. Hospital; Altec Laser and Superspeciality Centre. Clinics (8): Amandeep Hospital; DR RANJIT ORTHOCARE CENTRE; Dhruv Nursing Home; Dr. Jasjit Chhachhi Nursing Home; Om Prakash Eye Institute; Sachdeva Nursing Home, Amritsar. Pharmacies (2): Pharmacy; Apollo Pharmacy. Dental clinics (4): Khurana Dental Clinic; Mahajans Dental Clinic and Implant Centre; Kashvi Dental Care; White Pearl Dental Clinic.
Schools, Colleges and Libraries in Amritsar
Schools (12): Sri Guru Harkishan International School; St. Francis School; Baba Ishar Singh School; Government Girls College; Lavanya School; Pb. Government Dental College & Hospital; Ram Ashram Public School; Sarkari Elementary School; Sri Guru Harkrishan Sr. Sec. School; Kendriya Vidyalaya No 1. Colleges and universities (8): MAAC Amritsar; Government Medical College, Amritsar; Mai Bhago Government Polytechnic College for Girls; Khalsa Clg; Back Gate; Khalsa Clg; Front Gate; College of Veterinary and Animal Science Jhilmil Colony; Khalsa College; DAV College. Libraries (2): Bhai Gurdas Library; Shri Guru Ramdas Library.
Banks, Markets and Shopping in Amritsar
Banks (19): Bank of Punjab; Punjan National Bank; Jammu and Kashmir Bank; IndusInd Bank; Central Bank of India; Kotak Mahindra Bank; Bank of India; Punjab National Bank; Bank of Baroda; Axis Bank. ATMs (25). Marketplaces (1). Malls and department stores (8): shiv shakti (RAMA) karyana store; Celebration Mall; Nehru Complex; Danish Departmental Store; Kailash Store; Dharam Singh Market. Supermarkets (6): Harpreet Shoes; VR Ambarsar (Trilium); EasyDay; Amarkot Market; D Mart. Jewellers (1): Harbhajan Jewellers. Clothing shops (9): Maahi Mukesh Mehra; shalini's creation; Sardar Pagdi House; Bansal Collection; Mahajan Cloth Store. Electronics and mobile shops (4): Kohli Enterprises (Realmi Service Centre); vodafone main store; Jio; airtel.
Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes in Amritsar
Hotels and lodges (85): Taj Swarna; Blue Eye Backpackers Hostel; Hotel Magnum; Hotel Khurana (correct location); Inndia boutique Hostel; Hotel Hong Kong Inn; Infa Hotel; Mye Homestay; N. Railway Ticket Office; Courtyard by Marriott Amritsar. Restaurants and cafes (94): The Eternity; Makhan Fish Corner; crafty bean(Amritsar); Baked Incarnation; Bansal Bakers; Ramesh Sharma Sweet Shop; Beera Chicken House; Khalsa Kulchya Wale; Surjit Kulcha Bhandar; Anand Kulcha Bhandar. Bakeries and sweet shops (9): Samrat Bakery; Belgian Waffle; Chacha Sweets; Lali Pakorian Wala; Popular Bakery & Mithai Shop.
Temples, Landmarks and Parks in Amritsar
Places of worship (41): Shri Harmandir Sahib; Gurudwara Sri Har Rai Sahib Ji; Gurudwara Sri Kalgidhar Sahib; Darshani Deohari; DukhBhanjni Beri Sahib; Shri Durgiana Mandir; Gurdwara Baba Atal Rai Sahib Ji; Gurudwara Santokh Sar; Sri Akal Takht Sahib; Crazy tree. Attractions and museums (10): Gobindgarh Fort; Central Sikh Museum; Jallianwala Bagh; Partition Museum; Company Bagh; Maharaja Ranjit Singh Panorama; Maharaja Ranjit Singh; Maqbool house. Parks and stadiums (97): Allure Infinite Beauty; Maharaja Ranjit Singh Garden; Baba Budha Ji Park; Mehak Park; Sardar Beant Singh Park; Friends Colony Park; Gandhi Ground(Guru Nanak Stadium); Gobindgarh Fort.
Offices, Workshops and Business Services in Amritsar
Government offices (3): Vice Chancellor Office; Sewa Kendar; FRRO - Bureau of Immigration. Courts and municipal offices (1). Workshops and craft businesses (4): Rama Photo Studio; Modelli europei; Shiv Book Depot.
Railway, Bus and Fuel Stations in Amritsar
Railway stations (2): Amritsar Junction; Bhagtanwala. Bus stations (2): Amritsar Bus Station; RAM TIRTH ROAD BYPASS. Fuel stations (10): Indian Oil Plaza; petrol pump; HP; Bharat Petroleum. Post offices (4): Head Post Office Amrisar; Golden Temple Post Office; Vijay Nagar Post Office. Police stations (4): Police Station, Civil Line, Amritsar; Police Station (Civil Line); Police Station - Sadar; Ram Bagh Police Station.
PIN Codes and Getting to Amritsar
Post offices and PIN codes in Amritsar: Amritsar 143001 and Amritsar Kty 143001.
Cities Close to Amritsar
Close to Amritsar are Jalandhar (about 76 km), Jammu (about 121 km) and Ludhiana (about 124 km).
Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata, Census of India 2011 and India Post and OpenStreetMap, checked 14 October 2026.
Industries we work with in Amritsar
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- Textiles
- Food & Agriculture
- Retail