Amritsar City Information

Amritsar is an Indian city known for its history, heritage, culture, beliefs, and religion. This gorgeous city has taken the responsibility of redefining and representing the true colors of glorious India. Historically named as “Ramdaspur,” Amritsar is popularly known as the “Golden City in Punjab,” loaded with many intriguing places inviting more than 100,000 visitors per year. This city has been crowned as the golden city because it is the home to one of the seven wonders, i.e., the Golden Temple. Visitors can enjoy the perfect blend of Sikh culture, believes, and religion, and therefore, it is also known as “Guru ki Nagari.”

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How to Get to Amritsar

About Amritsar

Demographics

• According to the 2011 Census of India, the Amritsar municipality population is around 1,132,761, and the urban agglomeration population is around 1,183,705.
• The municipality sex ratio is 879 females per 1,000 males.
• The effective literacy rate is 85.27%, in which the male literacy rate is around 88.09%, and the female literacy rate is around 82.09%.
• The scheduled caste population of Amritsar is 28.8%.

Religion

• According to the 2011 Census of India, the main religion of Amritsar city is Hinduism and Sikhism.
• Amritsar has 49.4% males and 48% females in the population.
• Besides this, the Amritsar city has 1.23% Christianity, and 0.51% population followed Islam.
• 0.74% population in Amritsar is categorized under “No Particular Religion” in Amritsar.

Economy of Amritsar

• Travelers and industrialists mainly constitute amritsar's economy. And, commercial sites, transportation, and cultural events hold an important place in the economy.
• Amritsar also hosts a number of flourishing industries indulged in the business of manufacturing Handicrafts products. These products include woolen blankets, sweaters, and shawls.
• Amritsar receives travelers from different Indian parts like Chandigarh, Delhi, Shimla, Dharamshala, Kulu, Manali, Dalhousie, Rishikesh, and Dehradun that caters to the Amritsar's economy.
• Amritsar also hosts a leading Publication Center named "Manufacturing Centre of Ayurvedic Medicines" that contributes to the city's economy.
• Amritsar is also a home to two famous and renowned export vendors to participate in the economy.

Some of the reputed corporate houses here are:

• OCM Mills
• VXL India Limited
• ESSMA
• Amritsar Swadeshi Woolen Mills

Major Industries in Amritsar

Cut-Glass Crockery	Handicrafts	Woolen Manufactures
Textiles	Paint	Rice
Machine Tool	Fan	Dry-Fruits
Tea (next only to Calcutta)	Condiments	Inlay Furniture
Jutties

Education in Amritsar

• The Khalsa College, Amritsar, was established in 1892 and has considered one of the oldest educational institutions. Students can get courses like Science, Commerce, Arts, Computers, Agriculture, Languages, & Physiotherapy.
• Another famous institute here is Guru Nanak Dev University, which was established in 1969.
• Now, here we have prepared the list of some popular universities, institutes, colleges, and schools in Amritsar where students can study and get the best education:

Best Universities and Colleges in Amritsar

Engineering Colleges in Amritsar

Medical Colleges in Amritsar

• Government Medical College [GMC], Amritsar
• Sri Guru Ram Das Institute Of Dental Sciences And Research, Amritsar
• Khalsa College, Amritsar
• Bbk Dav College For Women, Amritsar
• Apex International College, Amritsar
• Guru Nanak Dev University [GNDU], Amritsar
• Sri Guru Ram Das Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research [SGRDIMSR], Amritsar
• Mai Bhago Government Polytechnic College For Girls, Amritsar

Best Schools in Amritsar

Best Street Markets in Amritsar famous for Street Shopping

Best Shopping Malls in Amritsar for Shopaholics

Best Hospitals in Amritsar

Cost of Living in Amritsar

Cost of Living in Amritsar

Average Cost of Living in Amritsar per Month

Accommodation

Cost of Buying Properties in Amritsar

Cost of Renting Property in Amritsar

Packing and Moving Rates from Amritsar

Transport

Food

Food Items	Prices in INR
Meal in an Inexpensive Restaurant	Rs. 120 to Rs. 250
Meal for 2 People	Rs. 800 to Rs. 1,500
Tea or Coffee	Rs. 5 to Rs. 200

Groceries

Groceries	Prices in INR
Milk (1 Lit)	Rs. 44 to Rs. 50
Fresh White Bread (500 gm)	Rs. 30 to Rs. 40
White Rice (1KG)	Rs. 50 to Rs. 75
12 Eggs	Rs. 65
Cheese (1KG)	Rs. 350 to Rs. 400
1 kg Boneless Chicken	Rs. 220 to Rs. 280
Fruits (1KG)	Rs. 50 to Rs. 200
Bottle of Wine	Rs. 800 to Rs. 1,500

Utilities

Cost of Utilities / Month	Prices in INR
Basic Utilities like Electricity and Water Supplies	Rs. 2,000 to 4,000
Prepaid Mobile Plan	Rs. 250 to Rs. 550
Internet	Rs. 800 to Rs. 1,500

Shopping

Clothing and Accessories	Prices in INR
1 Pair of Jeans	Rs. 2,200 to Rs. 3,000
1 Summer Dress	Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 3,500
1 Pair of Running Shoe3	Rs. 3,800 to Rs. 4,500
1 Pair of Leather Shoes	Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 4,500

Entertainment

Sports & Leisure	Price in INR
Fitness Club	Rs. 500 to Rs. 1,500 / month
Tennis Court Rent	Rs. 500 to Rs. 1,000 / hour
Cinema	Rs. 150 to Rs. 250 / seat

Kids Schooling

Childcare & Schooling	Price in INR
Preschool or Kindergarten	Rs. 3,500 to Rs. 5,000 / month
Primary Schools	Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 10,000
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	Rs. 63,000 to Rs. 1L / Year

Amritsar Travel Guide

Best Restaurants in Amritsar

Best Hotels in Amritsar

Must Try Delicious Street Foods in Amritsar

• Roasted Momo
• Puri-Chana
• Kali Daal
• Butter Chicken
• Nutri kulcha
• Masala Chai
• Kulfa
• Aloo Kulcha
• Lassi
• Gulab Jamun And Jalebi
• Aam Papad

Amritsar Moving Guide

Essential Things to Know Before Moving to Amritsar

So, finally, you have decided to visit Amritsar. Well, this is indeed one of the best decisions as Amritsar has a lot to offer its visitors and dwellers. But, there are certain things you have to keep in mind and know before you move here. So, to ease the job for you, we have this list prepared for you. Have a look, and you will get to know all the essential things before visiting Amritsar:

1. When you will be in Amritsar, don't forget to have one meal of the day in the "Langar" as the food here is not only tasty but will you an experience to cherish for a lifetime.
2. One more fantastic thing you will enjoy here in Amritsar is the "Palki Sahib Ceremony" if you some memories that will etch to your mind's eye.
3. If you have still not decided where you will stay during your vacation in Amritsar, SGPC Niwas can be your easy-to-go option as these six niwases will provide its visitor's full lodging facilities. The pilgrims will also get easy booking services and get neat and clean rooms near Golden Temple.
4. Several people have visited Amritsar a couple of times and still not aware of the Ram Tirath. So, next time, when you are here in this gorgeous city, you cannot afford to miss "Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal."
5. After this much traveling, the visitors must be hungry, and Amritsar is no less in that aisle. This gorgeous Indian city offers its visitors delicious Amritsari Kulchas from "Bhai Kulwant Singh Kulchain Wale." So, next time, when you are in Amritsar, don't forget to serve yourself with this famous delicacy.

Best Packers and Movers in Amritsar

Amritsar is one of the most beautiful and holy places to visit and start a new life. But, when the person hits the ground reality and realizes how difficult it is to move households and furniture from the old location to Amritsar. But, the problem can be solved with Thepackersmovers.com. We have enlisted only registered, verified, licensed, and skilled packers and movers in Amritsar so that the movers need not face any problem in moving. The packing moving companies offer certain significant moving services like packing and unpacking, loading and unloading, shifting and transportation, storage and warehousing, and vehicle transportation to ease the job of relocation.

Here, we have prepared this compiled list of the top-notch and reliable movers and packers in Amritsar, perfect for easing the job of shifting and moving. Let us have a look at the list:

1. Shiv Cargo Packers & Movers
Address: 15/15 Sokhey Co Ram Talai, G T Road, Amritsar Bus Stand, Amritsar - 143001

2. Aggarwal Domestic & International Packers & Movers
Address: Shop Number 15, Bhai Khaniya Market, Amritsar - 143006, Near Pingalwada Busstamd

3. AGP Relocators
Address: Sf-18, MIG, Ml Dhingra Housing Complex, Amritsar Cantt, Amritsar - 143001, Mall Mandi

4. Gagan Freight Carriers India
Address: Plot Number 93 Transport Nagar, Amritsar Cantt, Amritsar - 143001, Opposite Pataka Market

5. Deepak Relocations India
Address: C 59 East Mohan Nagar, Amritsar - 143001

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