Hinduism in Punjab - Distribution of Population

Distribution of Population

Today Punjabi are also found in huge numbers in western countries like USA, Canada, UK and the EU. The Hindus of Punjab have a large population in the districts of Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Nawanshahr, Hoshiarpur in which they make up to 50% of population, and make up around 40% of Punjab's population, and some settled in Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. Punjabi Hindus are also present in major cities like Mumbai, Bangalore etc.

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