The India–Pakistan border is one of the most sensitive and well-known international borders in the world. It separates the Republic of India from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Stretching over 3,323 kilometers, this boundary passes through several Indian states and union territories and features a mix of disputed and officially recognized lines.This border came into existence after the Partition of British India in 1947, and since then, it has remained in the spotlight for various reasons – historical, political, military, and geographical.
India Pakistan Border Name List 2025
The India–Pakistan border includes several officially and unofficially recognized segments. Here is a list of the different types of borders shared between India and Pakistan:
| Border Name | Description |
|---|
| Actual Ground Position Line (AGPL) | Separates Indian and Pakistani military positions in the Siachen Glacier region. Not officially demarcated. |
| Line of Control (LoC) | Divides Indian-administered Jammu & Kashmir and Pakistani-administered Kashmir. Formed after the 1972 Simla Agreement. |
| Working Boundary (WB) | Lies between Pakistani Punjab and Indian-administered Jammu & Kashmir. India sees it as IB, Pakistan as a temporary line. |
| International Boundary (IB) | The main official boundary, stretches from Punjab to Gujarat, also known as the Radcliffe Line, named after Sir Cyril Radcliffe. |
| Sir Creek | A disputed border area in the Rann of Kutch, between Gujarat (India) and Sindh (Pakistan). Involves a tidal estuary. |
States and UTs in India Sharing Border with Pakistan
India shares its border with Pakistan through 4 states and 2 union territories. List of India Pakistan Border states and UTs is given below.
| Indian State/UT | Border Length (in km) |
|---|
| Jammu and Kashmir (UT) | 1,222 km |
| Rajasthan | 1,170 km |
| Gujarat | 506 km |
| Punjab | 425 km |
| Ladakh (UT) | Part of AGPL and LoC |
| Total Length | 3,323 km |
