ABOUT DISTRICT
Tarn Taran district was formed in 2006 from Amritsar District. The declaration to this effect was made by Captain Amarinder Singh,Chief Minister of Punjab, during the celebrations marking the martyrdom day of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. With this, it became the 19th district of Punjab.
DISTRICT AT A GLANCE
Area:2,449 km sq.
Population:11,19,911(Census 2011 data)
Language:Punjabi
Deputy Commissioner
Dr. Rishipal Singh IAS
