Ludhiana
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Ludhiana (Punjabi pronunciation: [lʊ́d̪ɪˈäːɳäː]) is the most populous and the largest city in the Indian state of Punjab.[9] The city has an estimated population of 1,618,879 as of the[update] 2011 census and distributed over 310 km2 (120 sq mi),[6] making Ludhiana the most densely populated urban centre in the state.[10] It is a major industrial center of Northern India, referred to as "India's Manchester" by the BBC.[11] It is also known as the commercial capital of Punjab.[9][12][13]
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Ludhiana | |
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     From top, left to right: Gurudwara Dukhniwaran Sahib, Shri Durga Mata Mandir, Ludhiana Skyline, PAU Stadium, Guru Nanak Stadium | |
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| Coordinates: 30.91°N 75.85°E / 30.91; 75.85 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Ludhiana |
| Tehsil | Ludhiana West Ludhiana East |
| Founded by | Lodi dynasty |
| Named for | Lodi (Pashtun tribe) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| • Body | Ludhiana Municipal Corporation |
| • Deputy Commissioner | Surabhi Malik I.A.S[2] |
| • Mayor | Balkar Sandhu[3] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 310 km2 (120 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 1st in Punjab |
| Elevation | 247 m (810 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,618,879 |
| • Rank | 22nd in India, 1st in Punjab |
| • Density | 5,200/km2 (14,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Ludhianvi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | Multiple 141001-141016 |
| Telephone code | 0161 |
| Vehicle registration | PB-10, PB-91 |
| HDI (2018) |  0.794[8] ( High) |
| Website | www |
It stands on the old bank of Sutlej River, that is now 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) to the south of its present course. The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has placed Ludhiana on the 48th position among the top 100 smart cities,[14] and the city has been ranked as one of the easiest cities in India for business according to the World Bank.