Punjab
Capital: Chandigarh (shared with Haryana)
Leadership data compiled via web research in July 2026 — may not reflect the very latest reshuffles or appointments.
Briefing
Punjab is a northwestern agricultural state often called the "granary of India" for its wheat and rice production, supported by extensive irrigation from the Indus river system. It is also known for its cultural traditions, including Bhangra and Gurdwaras such as the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The state shares its capital, Chandigarh, with neighbouring Haryana.
State Identity & Symbols
State Emblem
The Lion Capital of Ashoka encircled by a wheat stalk above and crossed swords below, with "Government of Punjab" inscribed in English, Hindi and Punjabi.
State Animal
Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra)
State Bird
Northern goshawk / Baaz (Accipiter gentilis)
State Flower
Gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus)
Images via Wikimedia Commons. Emblem: Government of Punjab (Public domain). Animal: Raja Purohit (CC BY-SA 2.5). Bird: Norbert Kenntner (CC BY-SA 3.0). Flower: Mariana Martins (Public domain).
Population
2011 Census figures.
Total Population
27,743,338
Male Population
14,639,465
Female Population
13,103,873
Sex Ratio
895 females per 1000 males
Districts
Hover over a district to see its name.
District boundaries adapted from udit-001/india-maps-data, based on Census of India 2011 district geometries.
Government
Governor
Gulab Chand Kataria
Chief Minister
Bhagwant Mann
Council of Ministers
| Name | Rank | Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Harpal Singh Cheema | Cabinet Minister | Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation |
| Harjot Singh Bains | Cabinet Minister | Education, Higher Education and Languages, Information and Public Relations |
| Harbhajan Singh ETO | Cabinet Minister | Power, Public Works |
| Lal Chand Kataruchakk | Cabinet Minister | Food and Civil Supplies, Forest and Wildlife |
| Laljit Singh Bhullar | Cabinet Minister | Transport, Jails |
| Baljit Kaur | Cabinet Minister | Social Justice, Women and Child Development |
| Aman Arora | Cabinet Minister | Industries and Commerce, Investment Promotion, Employment Generation, Governance Reforms, Renewable Energy |
| Sanjeev Arora | Cabinet Minister | Industries and Commerce, Investment Promotion, NRI Affairs |
| Balbir Singh | Cabinet Minister | Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education, Elections |
| Gurmeet Singh Khudian | Cabinet Minister | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Food Processing |
| Mohinder Bhagat | Cabinet Minister | Defence Services Welfare, Horticulture, Freedom Fighters |
| Tarunpreet Singh Sond | Cabinet Minister | Hospitality and Tourism Affairs, Labour, Rural Development |
| Ravjot Singh | Cabinet Minister | Local Government, Parliamentary Affairs |
| Barinder Kumar Goyal | Cabinet Minister | Water Resources, Mines and Geology, Soil Conservation |
| Hardeep Singh Mundian | Cabinet Minister | Housing and Urban Development, Revenue, Water Supply and Sanitation |
| Skoon Bhandari | Minister of State | Home Affairs, Sports and Youth Affairs, Local Bodies |
National Parks
No national parks in Punjab.