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Top Newspapers in Punjab

Punjab a state in northern India is the 20th-largest Indian state & 16th-largest state by population, comprising 23 districts. Punjabi is the official language of the state but both Hindi and English Newspapers also have good circulation in Punjab. Hindi Newspaper has wider circulation and have multiple editions from all big cities.  English Newspapers are mostly read in Urban Centers and Cities.

Top Punjabi Newspapers in Punjab

According to the Circulation figures Jagbai is the largest circulated Punjabi Newspaper in Punjab closely followed by Ajit. Tribune Punjabi and Punjabi Jagran are other Newspapers in Punjabi that have good circulation.

Top Punjabi Newspaper by Circulation

NewspaperEstimated Circulation
Jagbani482,000
Ajit325,000
Tribune Punjabi64,000
Punjabi Jagran 

Top Punjabi Newspapers by Readership

As per the readership survey, Ajit with an Average issue readership of 10.71 lakhs is the No.1 Punjabi newspaper in Punjab followed by Jag Bani and Punjabi Tribune.

  1. Ajit – 10.71 lakh
  2. Jag Bani – 8.93 lakh
  3. Punjabi Tribune – 1.66 lakh
  4. Punjabi Jagran – 1.09 lakh

Top Hindi Newspapers in Punjab

According to the estimated circulation figures, Punjab Kesari has the largest circulation among Hindi newspapers in Punjab. It is closely followed by Dainik Bhaskar in the second spot. Amar Ujala, Dainik Jagran, and Dainik Savera Times also have good circulation in Punjab.

Hindi Newspapers in Punjab by Circulation

NewspapersEstimated Circulation
Punjab Kesari535,945
Dainik Bhaskar460,446
Amar Ujala172,916
Dainik Jagran109,330

 Hindi Newspapers in Punjab by Readership

As per the latest newspaper readership survey by MRUC, Punjab Kesari has an average issue readership of 8.72 lakhs, making it the No.1 newspaper in Punjab, followed by Dainik Bhaskar and Dainik Jagran.

  1. Punjab Kesari – 8.72 Lakhs
  2. Dainik Bhaskar – 6.34 lakhs
  3. Dainik Jagran – 4.40 lakhs
  4. Dainik Savera Times – 3.61 lakhs
  5. Amar Ujala – 1.22 lakhs

Top English Newspapers in Punjab

The Tribune is the No. 1 English newspaper in Punjab. Other Newspapers that have good circulation in the Punjab are the Times of India, the Hindustan Times, The Indian Express, and the Economics Times.

Top English Newspapers in Punjab by circulation

NewspapersEstimated Circulation
Tribune518,000
Hindustan Times180,000
Times of India80,000
Indian Express45,000

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