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This document summarizes the demographic changes in Punjab between 1849-1947 under British rule. It saw a doubling of population from 17.6 million to 34.3 million due to declining death rates and natural population increase, especially after 1921. Population distribution was highest in fertile regions like Lahore and Amritsar, declining further out. The extensive canal system led to rapid growth of over 2% annually in canal colonies. Overall growth was higher in British Punjab at 0.87% versus states at 0.71
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