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Jalālābād

Uttar Pradesh, India · Asia

About Jalālābād

Jalālābād sits on the route: 20 minutes from Kānt.

Jalālābād is a town located in Uttar Pradesh, India. With a population of 35,051, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Jalālābād sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Jalālābād to your route.

About Jalālābād

Jalalabad, previously known as Tarunshahr, and historically known as Nagarahara or Adinapur, is a city in eastern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Nangarhar Province. It has an estimated population of 318,733 people. Qari Bismellah Bilal is the current mayor of the city. Mohammad Ishaq Saeed serves as the

Read more current deputy mayor. Jalalabad is home to Nangarhar University, which is in the northwestern area of the city. The Jalalabad Airport is in the southeastern part of the city. Jalalabad has a number of industrial parks, bazaars, business centers, public parks, banks, hotels, restaurants, mosques, hospitals, universities, and places to play sports or just relax. The city is connected by a road network with Asadabad to the northeast, Torkham to the southeast, and Kabul to the west. It is about 80 mi (130 km) from the city of Kabul. Jalalabad is located at the junction of the Kabul River and the Kunar River in a plateau to the south of the Hindu Kush mountains. It is a leading center of social and trade activity because of its proximity with the Torkham border checkpoint and border crossing, 65 km (40 mi) away. Major industries include poultry farming, processing agricultural products such as dried fruits, olives, dates, oranges and sugarcane, and producing household products and various types of snacks. For centuries the city was favored by Afghan kings and it has a cultural significance in Afghan poetry. During Timur Shah's reign of the Durrani Empire, Jalalabad served as the Afghan winter capital.

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Where is Jalālābād located?

Jalālābād is located in Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia. The coordinates are 27.7263 latitude, 79.6552 longitude.

What is the population of Jalālābād?

Jalālābād has a population of approximately 35,051 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
35,051
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Uttar Pradesh
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
27.7263, 79.6552

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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