The Sutlej River enters the Shivalik Hills near Nangal in Punjab. This region is also famous for the Bhakra Nangal Dam, which is one of the largest dams in India and plays a vital role in irrigation and hydroelectric power generation.

Punjab constitutes approximately 1.5% of the total geographical area of India. Despite its relatively small size, Punjab plays a significant role in India's agricultural production, especially in wheat and rice cultivation.

The Sirhind Canal originates from the River Sutlej at Rupnagar (Ropar) in Punjab. It is one of the oldest and most important irrigation canals in India, playing a vital role in the agricultural development of the region.

The Election Commissioner of Punjab is appointed by the Governor of the state. This is in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of India, where the Governor appoints the State Election Commissioner to oversee and manage elections at the state level, including municipal and panchayat elections.

In Punjab, 50% (one-half) of the seats in all Panchayats at all levels are reserved for women. The Punjab Assembly passed the Punjab Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill and the Punjab Municipal (Amendment) Bill in June 2017 to reserve 50% seats for women in all Panchayati Raj institutions and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).